Review of knee arthroscopy performed under local anesthesia

Review of knee arthroscopy performed under local anesthesia

Local anesthesia for knee arthroscopy is a well documented procedure with diagnostic and therapeutic role. Numerous therapeutic procedures including partial menisectomy, meniscus repair, abrasion chondroplasy, synovectomy, loose body removal can be performed safely and comfortably. Appropriate case...

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Veröffentlicht in:BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation medicine & rehabilitation, 2009-01, Vol.1 (1), p.3-3, Article 3
Hauptverfasser: Law, Billy Kan-Yip, Yung, Patrick Shu-Hang, Ho, Eric Po-Yan, Chang, Joseph Jeremy Hsi-Tse, Kwok, Grace Ken, Fung, Kwai-Yau, Chan, Kai-Ming
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Analysis
Arthroscopy
Control
Economic aspects
Endoscopic surgery
Health aspects
Joints
Local anesthesia
Medical care, Cost of
Review
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Zusammenfassung:Local anesthesia for knee arthroscopy is a well documented procedure with diagnostic and therapeutic role. Numerous therapeutic procedures including partial menisectomy, meniscus repair, abrasion chondroplasy, synovectomy, loose body removal can be performed safely and comfortably. Appropriate case selection, anesthetic strategy and technical expertise are the key to smooth and successful surgery.
ISSN:2052-1847
1758-2555
1758-2555
2052-1847
DOI:10.1186/1758-2555-1-3