[Early results of arthroscopic meniscectomy of the knee]

The results of 218 arthroscopic meniscectomies of the knee in 200 patients are reported. There were 188 men and 12 women. There have been performed 141 medial, 41 lateral and 18 bilateral meniscectomies. The tear in the form of "bucket handle" was dominated and it was found in 140 cases of which 76 were incarcerated. The postoperative hospitalization lasted 1 to 3 days. No infections of arthroscopic operative wounds were found. Three synovitis with effusions were found.