The outside-in subcutaneous arthroscopically assisted lateral retinacular release: a new technique.
Arthroscopic lateral retinacular release in the knee has been used extensively for the treatment of patellar pain and instability. The release can be performed using a number of techniques, but achieving access to the retinaculum can often be difficult, particularly in obese patients. We describe a simple modification of an arthroscopically assisted method, which utilises electrosurgery through a subcutanous channel to perform an outside-in release.
Martin
David K
DK
Sportsmed SA, Adelaide, Australia. dmartin@sportsmed.com.au
Gul
Rehan
R
Falworth
Mark S
MS
Jeer
Parminder J S
PJ
D001182:Arthroscopy; D004598:Electrosurgery; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010146:Pain / Q000601:surgery; D010329:Patella; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000601:surgery*