Arthroscopic Trans-septal Portal of the Knee With Direct Visualization and No Need for Posterolateral Portal Creation.

ABSTRACT: Arthroscopic visualization and access of the posterior knee are limited when using standard anterior and posterior portals. The creation of a trans-septal portal allows for complete access to the posterior compartment as arthroscopic instruments are able to be passed back and forth between the posteromedial and posterolateral compartments. Due to the close proximity of the popliteal artery and its branches, precise portal placement and safe orientation of arthroscopic instruments are critical to avoid iatrogenic injury. The conventional technique of trans-septal portal creation, involving a posterolateral portal, can be difficult in some cases. To overcome these obstacles, a posteromedial technique of trans-septal portal creation is presented. By using the medial parapatellar portal as the

SUBMITTER: Malinowski K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10773255 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature