[Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy].

Partial closed meniscectomy under arthroscopic control is feasible in bucket handle tears and in some cases of L-shaped or longitudinal meniscal lesions. The operation is performed in general anesthesia but without hospitalization of the patient. Postoperative morbidity in 18 patients was surprisingly low, 16 patients being without disturbances two weeks after surgery. Mean duration of working inability was 6.5 days. For the experienced arthroscopist, low costs and decreased morbidity compared to arthrotomy recommend this procedure in selected cases of meniscal lesions.