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SUBMITTER: Kennedy MI
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6305905 | biostudies-other | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Kennedy Mitchell I MI Dephillipo Nicholas N NN Moatshe Gilbert G Buckley Patrick S PS Bernhardson Andrew S AS LaPrade Robert F RF
Arthroscopy techniques 20181126 12
Instability of the proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) can present as frank dislocations, vague symptoms of lateral knee pain, discomfort during activity, or symptoms related to irritation of the common peroneal nerve. An accurate preoperative diagnosis is imperative and should include a trial of taping of the PTFJ for a 4- to 6-week time frame before surgical reconstruction is indicated. In the adolescent population, surgical planning can be complicated by the presence of open physes; therefore, ...[more]