Rearthroscopy of the knee joint.

The authors evaluate a group of 1409 arthroscopic operations and 69 reoperations of the knee joint in the course of six years'activities. They analyze the causes which led to the reoperation and the most frequent findings recorded during rearthroscopies. They present their views on indication and timing of reoperations based on experience they have assembled. Key words: arthroscopy, rearthroscopy.