Postarthroscopic osteonecrosis of femoral and tibial condyles

Osteonecrosis of femoral and tibial condyles is a serious disease resulting in severe forms of arthrosis/arthritis and requiring arthroplasty. Postarthroscopic osteonecrosis is rather rare complication after arthroscopic intervention on the knee joint usually due to meniscus rupture. The surgeons and patients are often not prepared for this complication development. The review covers the common cases of femoral and tibial condyles osteonecrosis after arthroscopic intervention. Potential risk factors are identified; the peculiarities of diagnosis and treatment tactics are described.