Results of arthroscopic debridement in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

Background: There are several treatments for osteoarthritis and Arthroscopic debridement is one of the them. We decided to consider Results of Arthroscopic Debridement in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee in SHAHID SADOUGHI Hospital Since 2007 to 2015 review. Methods: This study was analytic cross-sectional and retrospective. 36 patients with a previous diagnosis of osteoarthritis between 2007 and 2015 underwent arthroscopic debridement in SHAHID SADOUGHI Hospital were identified and their data completed by their files, phone call. For all patients WOMAC, SF-36 and Lysholm was calculated. Patient data analyzed by version 18 SPSS. Results: Of the 36 patients entered into the study, 17 patients were females and 19 were males. The mean age was 54/3 +/- 0.67 years the Mean time of remission after surgery was 23.25 +/- 14.23 of months. Arthroscopic debridement was performed for all patients and 34 patients underwent debridement of articular cartilage, and 3 patients underwent loose body removal. The mean preoperative and postoperative WOMAC was changed from 57 to 19, and SF-36 was changed from 25 to 73 either Lysholm was changed from 32 to 80. Conclusion: It seems arthroscopy in cases that are properly selected, will improving symptoms and patient satisfaction.