Arthroscopic anatomy of the posterolateral corner of the knee: anatomic relations and arthroscopic approaches.

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 de

SUBMITTER: Frings J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8843911 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature