- Mar 23, 2021

Distally placed arthroscopic portal

If the arthroscopic portal is placed too far distally there is chance to damage the anterior portion of lateral meniscus. This is possible in case of a low-riding patella, if the surgeon uses the patellar apex as the landmark. It is important therefore to note the level of patella before establishing the arthroscopic portal.

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Fluid extravasation

If the capsular incision is too large while the subcutaneous and skin incisions are too small, irrigation fluid will dissect into the subcutaneous tissue. This expands the subcutaneous layer and shift

Meniscal root tears

These are radial tears with in 1cm of the meniscal attachment or avulsion of meniscal root from the site of attachment. Medial meniscal root tears causes chondral damage. Lateral meniscus root tears

Switching portals

A switching rod is first inserted into the instrument portal like any operating instrument and positioned under vision. The arthroscope is removed from the arthroscopic portal, detached from the shea