Arthroscopic Techniques to Enhance Meniscus Visualization

The first step in achieving a successful meniscal repair is adequate visualization of and access to the meniscus to be repaired. With concomitant pathologies such as anterior cruciate ligament deficiency or a tight varus knee, meniscal regions such as the posterior horn of the medial meniscus can be...

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Published inOperative techniques in sports medicine Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 233 - 237
Main Authors Hardy, Jolene C., Hunter, Robert E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Philadelphia Elsevier Inc 01.12.2018
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Elbow
Knee
Ligaments
Visualization
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Summary:The first step in achieving a successful meniscal repair is adequate visualization of and access to the meniscus to be repaired. With concomitant pathologies such as anterior cruciate ligament deficiency or a tight varus knee, meniscal regions such as the posterior horn of the medial meniscus can be quite difficult to visualize and access without causing iatrogenic injury to surrounding cartilage. In this chapter, we aim to provide techniques, which can be utilized by the arthroscopic surgeon to enhance meniscus visualization for improved diagnosis and management of meniscal tears.
ISSN:1060-1872
1557-9794
DOI:10.1053/j.otsm.2018.10.003