Rozencwaig R, Shilt J S, Ochsner J L
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA.
Arthroscopy. 1996 Apr;12(2):240-1. doi: 10.1016/s0749-8063(96)90020-1.
We report a case of fatal pulmonary embolus after arthroscopy of the knee to heighten awareness of this potentially fatal complication. A literature search was conducted to review the reported complications of knee arthroscopy.