Abstract:【Objective】 To evaluate retrospectively arthroscopic debridement combined with regular injection of sodium hyaluronate whether or not can replace arthroplasty within a certain period of treatment of knee osteoarthritis. 【Methods】 From January 2008 to August 2012. 622 patients treated for osteoarthritis were reviewed postoperatively using a questionnaire and physical examination, duration of 6 months to 15 years. 350 knees with osteoarthritis were treated by arthroscopic debridement and intra-articular injection of sodium hyaluronate after the operation. 272 knees with osteoarthritis were treated by arthroplastic. 【Results】 The patients were followed up from 6 to 65 months with an average of 36.5 months. The excellent and good rate of the knee joint function was arthroscopic slightly better than arthroplastic group. According to HSS knee rating score standards, two groups had significant difference before and after treatment, but in addition to the 6 months difference compared between two groups was statistically significant (substitution groups were better than arthroscopic group), the other month had no statistical significance. 【Conclusion】 Arthroscopic debridement combined with regular injection of sodium hyaluronate replace arthroplasty in the short term is an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis, could improve the patient's quality of life to the greatest degree, but the replacement time remains to be further observed.