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Vandenberg, Curt

Mayo Clinic

Children's Hospital Colorado

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Pediatric Knee Arthroscopy: The Basics of Pediatric Knee Arthroscopy from a Collection of Pediatric Sports Medicine Experts
Kirby, Julia, Johnson, B. Lamar , Millewski, Matt, Shea, Kevin G. , Beck, Jennifer J. , Milbrandt, Todd A. , Pace, Lee, Vandenberg, Curt, Tompkins, Marc , Gamble, James G. , Ganley, Ted, Ellis, Henry B. , Milbrandt, Todd, Ellis, Henry B , Millewski, Matthew, Wilson, Philip L. , Schmitz, Matthew R. , Edmonds, Eric W. , Yen, Yi‐Meng

Video Journal of Sports Medicine | August 1, 2023 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 4 | Pages: No page available

10.1177/26350254231168160 Get It

Background/Objective: To share technical pearls of a basic knee arthroscopy in a pediatric patient by presenting tips and tricks used by experienced pediatric arthroscopists. Indications: Knee arthroscopy is a common procedure performed by most orthopedic surgeons. However, technical considerations and equipment should be considered before performing this procedure in a pediatric patient. This video provides information on indications, equipment, and patient positioning, as well as outlining a systematic approach to diagnostic arthroscopy and pertinent pediatric anatomy. Discussion/Conclusion: This video provides an excellent overview as well as specific pathology-dependent considerations for the inexperienced orthopedic surgeon, or the orthopedic surgeon who rarely performs knee arthroscopy. Patient Consent Disclosure Statement: The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication.