Endoscopic extra-articular lateral release.
This article describes a new technique using the currently available endoscopic instrumentation to perform a lateral release of the knee joint. An extra-articular release is performed in an attempt to decrease complications and to produce a less painful postoperative period for the patient.
Chow
J C
JC
Orthopaedic Clinic, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D020679:Arthroscopes; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care