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Beck, Jennifer J.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9235-6407

A5072945034 | I161318765

Mayo Clinic

University of California, Los Angeles

Citations 1

Pediatric Knee Arthroscopy: The Basics of Pediatric Knee Arthroscopy from a Collection of Pediatric Sports Medicine Experts

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

10.1177/26350254231168160 | PMID 40308682

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.