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Dual–Posteromedial Portal Technique for Complex Arthroscopy in the Posterior Knee

Authors :
Zachary K. Christopher, M.D.
Donald L. Dulle, P.A.-C.
Justin L. Makovicka, M.D., M.B.A.
Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S.
Source :
Arthroscopy Techniques, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp e257-e261 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

Arthroscopy in the posterior knee continues to improve as new techniques arise. Traditionally, posterior techniques included posteromedial and posterolateral portals. Although frequently used, these techniques do have some limitations. We propose the use of dual posteromedial portals for complex arthroscopy cases to improve access and instrumentation in the posterior knee. Applications include, but are not limited to, resection of tumors or masses in the posterior knee, meniscal posterior horn repair, ramp lesion repair, repair of posterior cruciate ligament avulsions, and use as accessory portals for arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. We describe a technique for establishing dual posteromedial portals for complex arthroscopy in the posterior knee, specifically in relation to a case of a posterior knee mass biopsy and resection.

Subjects

Subjects :
Orthopedic surgery
RD701-811

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22126287
Volume :
10
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Arthroscopy Techniques
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.87a5c7746ea44117bf6b8dd7db8c1af6
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2020.09.038