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Abstract
Between January 1984 and April 1989 pieces of already-separated meniscus were lost
in the knees of 23 patients as a complication of knee arthroscopy. These patients
were asked to complete a questionnaire with regard to their postoperative problems.
Despite the fact that some of these pieces were up to 4 cm in length, only 3 patients
were dissatisfied with the results and had to undergo arthroscopy once again. When
compared with the total number of arthroscopies (2,927) performed in the same period,
we found no significant differences in patient ages, accompanying injury patterns,
nor the time they were unable to work. These surprisingly excellent results demonstrate
that a lost piece of meniscus in the knee space does not always indicate immediate
repeat arthroscopy. In most cases, this loose piece probably will adhere to a place
inside the knee where it will no longer be a mechanical hindrance.
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This article was originally published in German inArthroskopie 1989;2:152-6. Translated with permission.
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© 1992 Arthroscopy Association of North America. Published by Elsevier Inc.
