Arthroscopic Meniscal Root Repair Andrew G. Geeslin Jorge A. Chahla Robert F. Laprade Preoperative Workup • Anteroposterior, Rosenberg, sunrise, long-leg alignment, and lateral knee radiographs are obtained in all patients….
Arthroscopic Inside-Out Meniscal Repair David C. Flanigan Christopher C. Kaeding Why Repair vs Resection1 • Restore meniscal function • Peak force dissipation • Increased congruity of articulating surfaces • Increased…
Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Joseph D. Lamplot Matthew J. Matava Sterile Instruments and Equipment • Nonsterile tourniquet • Thigh holder or lateral post (surgeon preference) • 30- and 70-degree arthroscopes • High-definition…
Arthroscopic All-Inside Meniscal Repair Matthew H. Blake Darren L. Johnson Indications • Timing • Acute traumatic meniscal tear • Chronic tear without complex geometry • Tear patterns • Vertical longitudinal…
Principles of Knee Arthroscopy Matthew C. Bessette Kurt P. Spindler Preoperative Planning • Knee arthroscopy can be performed safely on an outpatient basis with general, spinal, regional, or local anesthesia….
Arthroscopic Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement J. W. Thomas Byrd Understanding and Planning for Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) • Distinguishing FAI morphology from FAI pathology • FAI may be present…
Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair Marc J. Philippon Ioanna K. Bolia Karen K. Briggs The greatly increased prevalence of hip injuries over the past 15 years is mainly due to the…
Principles of Hip Arthroscopy James B. Cowan Marc R. Safran Preoperative Preparation • Thromboembolic deterrent (TED) stockings are placed on both lower extremities 2 in below the level of the…
Triceps Tendon Repair Kathryn L. Crum Michael C. Ciccotti Michael G. Ciccotti Sterile Instruments/Equipment • Tourniquet • Self-retaining retractors • Rasp • 2-mm drill bit • Ruler • Rongeur •…
Open Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis Murphy M. Steiner James H. Calandruccio Preoperative Evaluation • Before surgery is considered, conservative treatment measures, consisting of physical therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), counterforce…
