Arthroscopic partial and total meniscectomy: A long-term follow-up study with matched controls.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic outcome of arthroscopic partial and total meniscectomy.

Type Of Study: Retrospective outcome study.

Methods: Thirty-six male patients with stable knees, no previous knee injury, and arthroscopic meniscectomy were matched into 2 groups: partial or total.