Meniscectomy will predispose to degenerative osteoarthritis. To reduce the incidence of long-term morbidity the removal of normal menisci must be kept ot a minimum. The value of arthrography and arthroscopy in establishing a diagnosis and reducing the incidence of arthrotomy, is well recognised. Arthrography and arthroscopy are complementary and in many diagnostic knee problem both are indicated.
半月板切除术易引发退行性骨关节炎。为降低长期发病的几率，正常半月板的切除必须减至最少。关节造影术和关节镜检查在确立诊断及减少关节切开术发生率方面的价值已得到充分认可。关节造影术和关节镜检查互为补充，在许多膝关节诊断问题中二者均适用。
