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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2025

Lateral Collateral Ligament Partial Release Osteotomy Technique to Increase a Tight Lateral Knee Joint Space for Knee Arthroscopy.

Chengjian Wu, Zhengru Wu, Zhi Chen, Hao Qin, Aiguo Zhou, Chengjie Lian, Hua Zhang

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Chengjian WuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Zhengru WuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Zhi ChenDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Hao QinDepartment of Orthopedics, Chongqing Municipal Health Commission Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Regeneration and Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Aiguo ZhouDepartment of Orthopedics, Chongqing Municipal Health Commission Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Regeneration and Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Chengjie LianDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Hua ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.

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Abstract

Lateral meniscus tears are common knee injuries, but a tight lateral joint space, significantly smaller than the average 5.63 mm, can hinder visualization and surgical access to the posterior horn and root. Forceful instrumentation in such a narrow compartment risks damaging the articular cartilage, potentially increasing the likelihood of osteoarthritis. In the present study, we describe a technique involving partial osteotomy of the lateral collateral ligament femoral insertion to widen the tight lateral joint compartment, improving visualization and instrumentation for surgical procedures. This surgical technique is simple, effective, safe, and worth promoting.

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