Arthoscopic management of meniscal cysts

ABSTRACT

Meniscal cysts are underestimated cause of knee pain commonly associated with meniscal tears. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the technique of arthroscopic meniscectomy and cystostomy as a method of treatment of such a meniscal disorder. Eleven patients were included in this study. The results were excellent in seven patients, good in three and fair in one patient. This technique preserves the meniscal tissue and has the advantages of antroscopic surgery