Identification of the saphenous nerve at arthroscopy.
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
- Arthroscopy
- Knee
- Transillumination
Anatomy
- knee