William H E Neal, Noah Kirschner, Stephane Owusu-Sarpong, Christopher A Colasanti, Babatunde Fariyike, Andrew S Bi, Mohammad T Azam, James W Stone, John G Kennedy
The lateral patellofemoral joint, composed of multiple soft-tissue structures, balances the knee by aiding patella tracking, stability, and force distribution. Arthroscopic lateral release is a well-described procedure that addresses patellofemoral knee pain and, in cases with patellar instability, may be combined with medial stabilization. In-office needle arthroscopy is an up-trending technique that simultaneously diagnoses and treats patellofemoral pathology in the office, leading to a quicker patient recovery, reduced cost, and improved patient satisfaction...
October 2023: Arthroscopy Techniques