Editorial Commentary: You Have Some (Infrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous) Nerve!

Meislin, Robert · Arthroscopy · 2018

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Infrapatellar branches of the saphenous nerve are always present at the anteromedial aspect of proximal tibia. Iatrogenic injury to these branches is a known consequence of knee surgery, be it an arthroscopic portal, harvesting of a hamstring or bone-patellar tendon-bone anterior cruciate ligament graft, or opening wedge opening high tibial osteotomy. Their anatomic course can be variable. High-resolution ultrasound may provide an improved diagnostic tool for better identification.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy