Identification of the saphenous nerve at arthroscopy.

Kelly, M; Macnicol, M F · Arthroscopy · 2003

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Injury to the saphenous nerve can be a troublesome complication of arthroscopic procedures to the posterior half of the medial meniscus. In this article, we outline a technique for accurately identifying saphenous nerve position using transillumination of the saphenous vein.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy