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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2023

In-Office Needle Arthroscopy of the Knee With Lateral Parapatellar Retinacular Release.

William H E Neal, Noah Kirschner, Stephane Owusu-Sarpong, Christopher A Colasanti, Babatunde Fariyike, Andrew S Bi, Mohammad T Azam, James W Stone, John G Kennedy

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

William H E NealNYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Noah KirschnerNYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Stephane Owusu-SarpongNYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Christopher A ColasantiNYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Babatunde FariyikeNYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Andrew S BiNYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Mohammad T AzamNYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.
James W StoneNYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.
John G KennedyMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
NYU Langone Health · USMedical College of Wisconsin · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The lateral patellofemoral joint, composed of multiple soft-tissue structures, balances the knee by aiding patella tracking, stability, and force distribution. Arthroscopic lateral release is a well-described procedure that addresses patellofemoral knee pain and, in cases with patellar instability, may be combined with medial stabilization. In-office needle arthroscopy is an up-trending technique that simultaneously diagnoses and treats patellofemoral pathology in the office, leading to a quicker patient recovery, reduced cost, and improved patient satisfaction. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe in-office needle arthroscopy technique to address patellofemoral pain and lateral patellar mal-tracking, with special consideration for achieving adequate local anesthesia, proper indications, adequate visualization, and the advantages of performing these procedures in the office rather than the operating room.

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PMID37942101
PMCPMC10628066
OpenAlexW4387025856

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