Arthroscopic surgery in a sports medicine practice
Zarins, B.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 13(2): 415-421
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 7088523 Document Number: 188528
The arthroscope has dramatically changed the approach of the orthopedist to the diagnosis and treatment of joint injuries. A thorough history and physical examination, complemented by careful arthroscopic visualization, allow for a high degree of diagnostic accuracy. The ability to perform arthroscopic surgery has eliminated the need for open arthrotomy in most internal derangements of the knee. Used properly, the arthroscope is an essential tool in the practice of sports medicine.