Arthroscopy provides unparalleled access ... we can get into the knee, we can trim out loose tissue, we can remove torn edges of the meniscus, we can smooth cartilage, we can treat arthritis ...

This article describes an arthroscopic technique ... of cartilage lesions and loose bodies. The medial compartment is entered while applying a valgus force to the knee, and a percutaneous medial ...

Two cases of arthroscopic removal of multiple loose bodies are presented. Successful results were achieved, and patients had 4-year follow-up. Both cases involved classic manifestations of ...

Activity restrictions will be put in place during the initial stages of recovery until the knee heals and becomes stabilized to support activity demands. Physical therapy may play an important role in ...

and the presence or absence of any loose bodies or labral lesions. Finally, videotapes from each patient's hip arthroscopy were assessed without benefit of plain radiographs by two of us (J.K.S ...

Radiological investigation and arthroscopy further assist in diagnosis, and the problem may be amenable to treatment at the same sitting. Meniscal tears typically affect those under the age of 40, ...