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01-08-2009 | Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Arthroscopic excision of the ganglion in the posterior septum by posterior trans-septal portal: report of two cases

Authors: Jae Ho Yoo, Eung Ha Kim, Kyoung Dae Min, Byung Ill Lee

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 8/2009

Abstract

We report two cases of ganglion cysts in the posterior septum of the knee joint, one as parameniscal cyst from the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus extending to posterior septum, and the other as a cyst located in the posterior septum adjacent to the posterior cruciate ligament, which were both arthroscopically excised expediently by posterior trans-septal portal. The posterior compartment of the knee is not readily accessible by ordinary arthroscopic portals, and therefore has been considered as ‘blind spot’ conventionally. The posterior trans-septal portal is useful for assorted diagnostic or manipulative procedures in the posterior compartment of the knee.

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Title: Arthroscopic excision of the ganglion in the posterior septum by posterior trans-septal portal: report of two cases
Authors: Jae Ho Yoo
Eung Ha Kim
Kyoung Dae Min
Byung Ill Lee
Publication date: 01-08-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 8/2009
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0703-x

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