Arthroscopy update #8. Auxiliary portal for assessing patellofemoral alignment.
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.
Berman
J M
JM
HCA South Arlington Medical Center, Texas.
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D011187:Posture