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Knee arthroscopy under local anesthesia is a safe alternative for patients, with 90% of procedures completed successfully. This minimally invasive approach is ideal for hospitals with limited general anesthesia resources.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Anesthesiology

Background:

Knee arthroscopy is a common orthopedic procedure.
General anesthesia (GA) may have limitations in certain hospital settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of knee arthroscopy performed under local anesthesia (LA).

Main Methods:

A study of 95 patients undergoing knee arthroscopy between 1995 and 1997.
Local anesthesia involved Xylocaine and Bupivacaine with midazolam and pethidine sedation.
Standard monitoring (pulse oximetry, ECG, BP) and tourniquet for a bloodless field were used.

Main Results:

90 out of 95 patients (94.7%) completed the procedure successfully without complications.
Two patients experienced transient respiratory issues requiring intubation and ventilation.
Three procedures (3.2%) were converted to general anesthesia due to abandonment.

Conclusions:

Knee arthroscopy under local anesthesia is a viable and safe alternative to general anesthesia.
This technique is particularly suitable for facilities with constraints on general anesthesia availability.
The study demonstrates the feasibility of various arthroscopic knee procedures using local anesthesia.