2009•Proceeding of Clinical MedicineRequires access
Analysis of outcomes of knee arthroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis
Peng Liang-qua
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Abstract
Objective:To evaluate the role of arthroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.Methods:110 patients examined with arthroscopy and received arthroscopic debridement.Results:After the patients were followed up for 6-48 months,the total effective rate were 86.4%.At half a year,it was 91.3%.Conclusion:Arthroscopic debridement is to some extent an effective treatment for osteoarthritis and has following advantages such as less invasive surgery,shorter atage in hospital.