Disorders of the suprapatellar pouch of the knee.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 18407503.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.knee.2008.02.009.
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Abstract
Proper recognition and treatment of pathological conditions of the suprapatellar pouch of the knee is dependent on the knowledge of normal pouch anatomy and of the various conditions which affect this area of the knee and contribute to knee pain. This article includes a comprehensive review of the surgical anatomy of the pouch, current surgical techniques and review of the common conditions that have a predilection for this often overlooked area of the knee.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Knee Joint
- Patella
- Synovial Membrane
- Synovitis
Anatomy
- knee