ARTHROSCOPIC KNEE SURGERY IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Knee joint injuries account for 10-25 % of all injuries of the musculoskeletal system in children. Some intra-articular defects, and primarily of a traumatic origin, are reasonable to correct by arthroscopy. Among these are injuries of meniscus and cruciate ligaments, the presence of osteochondral defects, traumatic patellar dislocation, accurate diagnosis of uncertain symptoms and signs. Performing knee surgery in children, one should always focus on a more “gentle” structure of the developing body, and, consequently, all the actions of the surgeon should be very careful to avoid possible further injury.