Concurrent Needle and Standard Arthroscopy for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Daniel Shubert; Steven DeFroda; Clayton W. Nuelle

doi:10.1016/j.eats.2022.03.019

journal article Open Access Jun 20, 2022

Concurrent Needle and Standard Arthroscopy for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Daniel Shubert Steven DeFroda Clayton W. Nuelle

Arthroscopy Techniques Vol. 11 No. 7 · Wiley

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Abstract

Abstract

Arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction is a technically demanding procedure, particularly with respect to tibial footprint debridement and tibial tunnel placement, where iatrogenic damage to anatomic structures is a well reported complication and incorrect tunnel placement can have functional implications. Preparation of the tibial component often involves switching between 30° and 70° arthroscopes and frequent portal swapping and reorientation, which can be inefficient and time‐consuming. As the technology and picture resolution of needle arthroscopy has improved, its clinical application has widened. This manuscript describes the use of needle arthroscopy‐assisted arthroscopic PCL reconstruction for optimal visualization of the PCL tibial footprint using an accessory posterolateral portal, while obviating the need of both 30° and 70° arthroscopes.

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Published: Jun 20, 2022
Vol/Issue: 11(7)
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Authors

D

Daniel Shubert

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Columbia Missouri U.S.A.

S

Steven DeFroda

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Columbia Missouri U.S.A.; Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics University of Missouri Columbia Missouri U.S.A.

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Clayton W. Nuelle

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Columbia Missouri U.S.A.; Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics University of Missouri Columbia Missouri U.S.A.

Funding

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Arthroscopy Association of North America

Cite This Article

Daniel Shubert, Steven DeFroda, Clayton W. Nuelle (2022). Concurrent Needle and Standard Arthroscopy for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy Techniques, 11(7). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2022.03.019

Concurrent Needle and Standard Arthroscopy for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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