Complications of arthroscopy of the knee

Although arthroscopy of the knee is a minimally invasive procedure with less risk than endoscopy of the visceral cavities complications can and do occur. The operation is performed in very large numbers worldwide and although the percentage of patients experiencing problems is relatively small the total number is not insignificant. Complications are more likely to occur with more complex procedures such as meniscal repair, synovectomy and intraarticular reconstruction of both the anterior (ACL) and posterior (PCL) cruciate ligaments.