Table 3.
Arthroscopic findings and appropriate procedure done.
| Arthroscopy findings | Number (n) | Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Degenerative tears of medial meniscus | 17 | Balancing of the medial meniscus. |
| 2. Mild degenerative fraying of lateral meniscus | 04 | Balancing of lateral meniscus. |
| 3. Loose bodies | 04 | Removal of loose bodies. |
| 4. Chondral damage medial compartment- varying grades as per International Cartilage Research Society (ICRS) | 28 | Mostly left alone. Debridement of unstable cartilage flap. Microfracturing in cases of complete loss of cartilage upto a size of 3 square Cm. |
| 5. Osteophytes in the notch, spiking of tibial spine | 12 | Removal of osteophytes from roof of intercondylar notch and flattening of the pointed tibial spine. |
| 6. Extensive Lateral/patellofemoral compartment involvement (Chondral damage/loss of cartilage) or extensive lateral meniscal tear/degeneration. | 02 | HTO abandoned. |