Endoscopic Hamstring ACL Reconstruction Robert W. Westermann Mia S. Hagen Bridget Mansell Richard D. Parker Sterile Instruments/Equipment (Fig. 41-1) • 4.5-mm arthroscope • 30-degree lens • Light source • Arthroscopy…
Arthroscopic Lateral Meniscal Allograft Scott A. Rodeo Background • The function of the menisci in load transmission across the tibiofemoral joint is well established. • Meniscal deficiency leads to increased…
Endoscopic Bone-Patellar-Tendon-Bone ACL Reconstruction E. Lyle Cain Jr Michael K. Ryan Setup/Equipment • A 10-mm double-10 blade scalpel facilitates an even tendon cut and prevents tendon splitting. • A small…
Arthroscopic Medial Meniscal Allograft James D. McDermott Ryan J. Warth Christopher D. Harner Selection Criteria • Age (relative) 14-55 years • Pain localized to joint line • Previous surgery •…
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…
