Retrospective analysis of articular cartilage injuries in 568 patients undergoing arthroscopy of knee joint / 中国矫形外科杂志
Orthopedic Journal of China
; (24)2006.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
[Objective]The purpose of this study is to investigate articular cartilage injuries in patients undergoing arthroscopy of knee joint.[Method]From November 2004 to September 2005,568 patients underwent arthroscopy in the orthopedic department of Chinese PLA General Hospital.[Result]Totally 923 cases of articular cartilage injuries in 389 patients were documented,with the incidence rate of 68%.The main articular cartilage injuries were found on the medial femoral condyle(26%)and patella(25%).The incidence rate had signicant difference between patients over and under 40 years(88% VS 36.5%).Patients between 40 and 60 years were most susceptable to articular cartilage injuries.[Conclusion]Articular cartilage injuries are common in patients after arthroscopy.Early arthroscopy and treatment may benefit the patients.
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Chinese
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Orthopedic Journal of China
Year:
2006
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