[Outpatient arthroscopic surgery].

Arthroscopic surgery is being used more and more frequently worldwide for a growing number of indications and for almost all joints. In Germany, there is, however, no consensus on correct methods of arthroscopic surgery on an outpatient basis. Structural, personnel, and anesthesiologic factors and appropriate follow-up care play important roles in this type of operation. This study examines some basic requirements and presents an overview of the individual indications for such operations performed in an outpatient setting.