Decompression of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus Based on Arthroscopic Findings During Deep Flexion of the Knee Joint: Resection of Osseous Bulge on the Posteromedial Femoral Condyle

In a knee with cam impingement of the posterior femoral condyle, the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (PHMM) is pinched and damaged between the medial femoral condyle (MFC) and the medial tibial plateau during deep flexion of the knee. The cam impingement is caused by an osseous bulge on the po...

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Main Authors: Jun Suganuma, M.D., Ryuta Mochizuki, M.D.
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724002858
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description In a knee with cam impingement of the posterior femoral condyle, the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (PHMM) is pinched and damaged between the medial femoral condyle (MFC) and the medial tibial plateau during deep flexion of the knee. The cam impingement is caused by an osseous bulge on the posteromedial surface of the distal femoral metaphysis and the absence of an alcove for the PHMM at the junction of the MFC and the posteromedial metaphysis of the femur. Therefore, the osseous bulge needs to be resected and the alcove needs to be restored when the PHMM is decompressed. However, it is difficult to evaluate whether the bone resection is sufficient to decompress the PHMM intraoperatively. Therefore, we developed a method to evaluate arthroscopically whether the PHMM is compressed between the MFC and the medial tibial plateau. This technique enables necessary and sufficient resection of bone tissue, regardless of the volume of the PHMM.
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spelling doaj-art-ca8d41f616034532aa92a5d4102f8e722025-01-30T05:14:05ZengElsevierArthroscopy Techniques2212-62872025-01-01141103160Decompression of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus Based on Arthroscopic Findings During Deep Flexion of the Knee Joint: Resection of Osseous Bulge on the Posteromedial Femoral CondyleJun Suganuma, M.D.0Ryuta Mochizuki, M.D.1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan; Yamabiko Hiratsuka Clinic for Orthopedic and Rheumatic Disease, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan; Address correspondence to Jun Suganuma, M.D., Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, 1-19-1 Minamihara, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa 254-0065, Japan.Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Isehara Kyodo Hospital, Isehara, Kanagawa, JapanIn a knee with cam impingement of the posterior femoral condyle, the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (PHMM) is pinched and damaged between the medial femoral condyle (MFC) and the medial tibial plateau during deep flexion of the knee. The cam impingement is caused by an osseous bulge on the posteromedial surface of the distal femoral metaphysis and the absence of an alcove for the PHMM at the junction of the MFC and the posteromedial metaphysis of the femur. Therefore, the osseous bulge needs to be resected and the alcove needs to be restored when the PHMM is decompressed. However, it is difficult to evaluate whether the bone resection is sufficient to decompress the PHMM intraoperatively. Therefore, we developed a method to evaluate arthroscopically whether the PHMM is compressed between the MFC and the medial tibial plateau. This technique enables necessary and sufficient resection of bone tissue, regardless of the volume of the PHMM.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724002858
spellingShingle Jun Suganuma, M.D.
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Decompression of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus Based on Arthroscopic Findings During Deep Flexion of the Knee Joint: Resection of Osseous Bulge on the Posteromedial Femoral Condyle
Arthroscopy Techniques
title Decompression of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus Based on Arthroscopic Findings During Deep Flexion of the Knee Joint: Resection of Osseous Bulge on the Posteromedial Femoral Condyle
title_full Decompression of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus Based on Arthroscopic Findings During Deep Flexion of the Knee Joint: Resection of Osseous Bulge on the Posteromedial Femoral Condyle
title_fullStr Decompression of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus Based on Arthroscopic Findings During Deep Flexion of the Knee Joint: Resection of Osseous Bulge on the Posteromedial Femoral Condyle
title_full_unstemmed Decompression of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus Based on Arthroscopic Findings During Deep Flexion of the Knee Joint: Resection of Osseous Bulge on the Posteromedial Femoral Condyle
title_short Decompression of the Posterior Horn of the Medial Meniscus Based on Arthroscopic Findings During Deep Flexion of the Knee Joint: Resection of Osseous Bulge on the Posteromedial Femoral Condyle
title_sort decompression of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus based on arthroscopic findings during deep flexion of the knee joint resection of osseous bulge on the posteromedial femoral condyle
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724002858
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