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THE ROLE OF ARTHROSCOPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DISORDERS OF THE KNEE

An Analysis of 200 Consecutive Examinations

Robert W. Jackson 1; and Isao Abe 2

1 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital and the University of Toronto, Canada; Department of Surgery, University of Toronto. Staff Surgeon, Toronto General Hospital. Markle Scholar in Academic Medicine
2 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital and the University of Toronto, Canada; Research Associate, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Banting Institute, University of Toronto. Present address : Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tokyo, Japan

1. A critical analysis of the findings in 200 knees examined by arthroscopy at least one year previously has been carried out to assess its value in the management of a wide variety of disorders.

2. Arthroscopy is a practical and valuable procedure with minimal associated morbidity or complications.

3. The increased accuracy of diagnosis helps to avoid unnecessary operations and to base methods of treatment on a better knowledge of the pathology.




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