[Complications and therapy after arthroscopic interventions of the knee joint]

Complications following arthroscopic knee surgery are known from the literature to be relatively rare. It hence is all the more important for the rehabilitation staff to know the possible risks for complications. Usually it is quite sufficient to perform a good clinical examination in case of complications in order to be able to carry out the necessary therapeutic measures in regular contact with the surgeons involved. Among the most dangerous complications requiring immediate therapy are the extraarticular vascular complication, the knee joint infection, and the intraarticular bleeding complication. Responsible teamwork among surgeons and rehabilitation staff will be the key to a successful treatment outcome.