Jian-chao Gui, Li-ming Wang, Hao-wei Zhang, He Huang, Yong-gang Fang, Ling-feng Liu, Su-hong Fan, Xiang-jie Gu, Xu Wang
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the method and result of arthroscopic trans-septal approach (ATS). METHODS: Ten fresh cadaveric knees were prepared for anatomical study about the posterior septum, and 65 posterior compartment arthroscopy of the knees were performed to view the structure of the posterior septum. The initial diagnosis included: rheumatoid arthritis, pigmented villonodular synovitis, osteoarthritis, loose body or foreign body in the posterior compartment, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury or avulsion fracture, posterior horn tear of meniscus, undiagnosed swollen knee with pain and effusion, osteochondritis dissecans, pyogenic arthritis, gout...
August 15, 2006: Zhonghua Wai Ke za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]