title: Arthroscopy update #8. Auxiliary portal for assessing patellofemoral alignment.
abstract: An auxiliary arthroscopic portal may be used to improve visualization and evaluation of the patellofemoral joint. A reusable transquadriceps tendon portal, which assesses patellar alignment within a 0 degree to 90 degrees range of motion, is described.
authors.affiliation: HCA South Arlington Medical Center, Texas.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Berman
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D011187:Posture