Arthroscopic Chondral Debridement Using Radiofrequency Ablation for Patellofemoral Compartment Pathology.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this Technical Note is to introduce a surgical technique using a fluid pressure pump, mid-lateral portal, and radiofrequency ablation for visualization, assessment, and subsequent, accurate/adequate removal of patellofemoral articular lesions for the treatment of patellofemoral compartment pathology. With the patient in the supine position, and an inflated thigh tourniquet, standard lateral and medial portals are made. The medial-femoral compartment, notch, lateral-femoral compartment, and patellofemoral compartments are assessed. If pathology is seen within the patellofemoral compartment, a mid-lateral portal is made if chondral pathology cannot be addressed thoroughly. Addressing chondral pathology to achieve chondral stability is then performed using a combination of the

SUBMITTER: Liptak MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5797282 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature