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SUBMITTER: Todor A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5040130 | biostudies-other | 2016 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Todor Adrian A Caterev Sergiu S Nistor Dan Viorel DV
Arthroscopy techniques 20160725 4
Arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy is a very common orthopaedic procedure performed for symptomatic, irreparable meniscus tears. It is usually associated with a very good outcome and minimal complications. In some patients with tight medial compartment, the posterior horn of the medial meniscus can be difficult to visualize, and access in this area with instruments may be challenging. To increase the opening of the medial compartment, after valgus-extension stress position of the knee, dif ...[more]