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Basic Knee Arthroscopy Part 2: Surface Anatomy and Portal Placement

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1 Basic Knee Arthroscopy Part 2: Surface Anatomy and Portal Placement
Benjamin D. Ward, M.D., James H. Lubowitz, M.D.  Arthroscopy Techniques  Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages e501-e502 (November 2013) DOI: /j.eats Copyright © 2013 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions

2 Fig 1 Surface anatomy markings for a left knee: (A) patella, (B) patellar tendon, (C) tibial tubercle, (D) anteromedial portal, (E) anterolateral portal, (F) fibular head, and (G) superior medial portal (optional portal for fluid outflow). Arthroscopy Techniques 2013 2, e501-e502DOI: ( /j.eats ) Copyright © 2013 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions

3 Fig 2 Arthroscopic view, left knee, of medial compartment taken from the anterolateral portal. A spinal needle is used to determine the placement of the anteromedial portal. The needle should enter the knee just superior to the medial meniscus and inferior enough to reach the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Arthroscopy Techniques 2013 2, e501-e502DOI: ( /j.eats ) Copyright © 2013 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions


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