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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2023

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

Konrad Malinowski, Dong Woon Kim, Nicholas I Kennedy, Przemysław A Pękala, Robert F LaPrade, Marcin Mostowy

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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 4 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Konrad MalinowskiDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, International Evidence-Based Anatomy Working Group, Kraków, Poland.
Dong Woon KimDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, International Evidence-Based Anatomy Working Group, Kraków, Poland.
Nicholas I KennedyTwin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Przemysław A PękalaDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, International Evidence-Based Anatomy Working Group, Kraków, Poland.
Robert F LaPradeTwin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Marcin MostowyArtromedical Orthopedic Clinic, Bełchatów, Poland.
Jagiellonian University · PLTwin Cities Orthopedics · USMedical University of Lodz · PL

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6 · The paper itself

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 viewing portal, our technique allows for direct visualization of the posterior septum on each step of creation of the trans-septal portal, eliminating the need for "blind" maneuvers. What is more, no posterolateral portal is needed, decreasing the risk of potential complications. Using the posterior cruciate ligament fibers as a main landmark for trans-septal portal placement, preservation of the posterior part of the septum is achieved. This ensures optimal safe-margin distance away from the popliteal neurovascular bundle and making the technique safe and reproducible.

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