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Arthroscopic anatomy of the posterolateral corner of the knee: anatomic relations and arthroscopic approaches.
- Source :
- Archives of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery; Mar2022, Vol. 142 Issue 3, p443-453, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Introduction: Although open-surgical techniques for the reconstruction of the posterolateral corner (PLC) are well established, the use of arthroscopic procedures has recently increased. When compared with open surgical preparation, arthroscopic orientation in the PLC is challenging and anatomic relations may not be familiar. Nevertheless, a profound knowledge of anatomic key structures and possible structures at risk as well as technical variations of arthroscopic approaches are mandatory to allow a precise and safe surgical intervention. Materials and methods: In a cadaveric video demonstration, an anterolateral (AL), anteromedial (AM), posteromedial (PM) and posterolateral (PL) portal, as well as a transseptal approach (TSA) were developed. Key structures of the PLC were defined and sequentially exposed during posterolateral arthroscopy. Finally, anatomic relations of all key structures were demonstrated. Results: All key structures of the PLC can be visualized during arthroscopy. Thereby, careful portal placement is crucial in order to allow an effective exposure. Two alternatives of the TSA were described, depending on the region of interest. The peroneal nerve can be visualized dorsal to the biceps femoris tendon (BT), lateral to the soleus muscle (SM) and about 3 cm distal to the fibular styloid (FS). The distal attachment of the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) can be exposed on the lateral side of the fibular head (FH). The fibular attachment of the popliteofibular ligament (PFL) is exposed at the tip of the FS. Conclusion: Arthroscopy of the posterolateral recessus allows full visualization of all key structures of the posterolateral corner, which provides the basis for anatomic and safe drill channel placement in PLC reconstruction. A sufficient exposure of relevant anatomic landmarks and precise portal preparation reduce the risk of iatrogenic vascular and peroneal nerve injury. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- POSTEROLATERAL corner
ANATOMY
PERONEAL nerve
BICEPS femoris
COLLATERAL ligament
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09368051
- Volume :
- 142
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Archives of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 155238670
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-021-03864-6