Inside-Out Trans-Arthroscopic Drain Application During Knee Joint Arthroscopy.

Salzmann, Gian M; Preiss, Stefan; Harder, Laurent P; Naal, Florian D · Arthrosc Tech · 2015

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Abstract

Although knee joint arthroscopy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide, there is no consensus on how to apply a drain in the joint if it is decided to use one. Therefore we describe a simple technique to safely apply a drain intra-articularly under full arthroscopic control, avoiding placement of the drain through the arthroscopic portal.

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