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Arthroscopic evaluation of refractory knee pain.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15200200     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the conditions of the articular cartilage and other intra-articular structures in patients with refractory knee pain. A total of 50 patients were taken up for this study based on specific inclusion criteria. Arthroscopy was done using a 30 degrees scope and was introduced most commonly via anterolateral approach after a thorough clinical and radiological evaluation of the affected joint. It was observed that majority (76%) had grade I articular lesion and 10% had grade IV lesion. Arthroscopically 78% of the patients had a meniscal tear while 12% had cyst of lateral meniscus while clinically, meniscal tear was present in 22% of the cases and cyst in 2% cases only. Arthroscopy also detects other intra-articular lesions, which are missed clinically, thus modifying further management of the patient.
Authors:
Ashish Anand; L K Sood; Alok Sud; Rajesh Kannojia
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the Indian Medical Association     Volume:  102     ISSN:  0019-5847     ISO Abbreviation:  J Indian Med Assoc     Publication Date:  2004 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-06-17     Completed Date:  2004-07-06     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7505608     Medline TA:  J Indian Med Assoc     Country:  India    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  80, 84-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopaedics, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi 110001.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Arthralgia / diagnosis
Arthroscopy
Cartilage, Articular / pathology
Female
Humans
Knee Joint
Male
Menisci, Tibial / injuries
Middle Aged
Osteoarthritis, Knee / diagnosis*,  pathology

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