Modern approaches to knee arthroscopy in children and adolescents

To obtain a complete and objective picture of the nature of damage to intra-articular structures, the role of arthroscopy is great, which substantiates the therapeutic tactics and scope of surgical intervention. In the literature on the use of arthroscopy in children and adolescents, there is little coverage, in publications relating to children and adults, they are most often considered together. Injuries to the knee joint in childhood account for 10-25% of all injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The most common pathology of the knee joint in children is damage to the menisci, which are observed in the form of isolated and combined injuries and occur in 50-85% of cases. The article provides information about the indications, contraindications of arthroscopy for knee injuries in children and adolescents, the characteristics of knee injuries in children, as well as the role of arthroscopy in diagnosis and treatment. <em>Key words:</em><em> damage to the intra-articular structures of the knee joint, arthroscopy.</em>

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