Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy will predispose to degenerative osteoarthritis. To reduce the incidence of long-term morbidity the removal of normal menisci must be kept ot a minimum. The value of arthrography and arthroscopy in establishing a diagnosis and reducing the incidence of arthrotomy, is well recognised. Arthrography and arthroscopy are complementary and in many diagnostic knee problem both are indicated.