Identifying Hidden Zones of the Far Posterior Cartilage of the Femoral Condyles Not Visible During Knee Arthroscopy.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare standard knee arthroscopic and MRI findings and measurements for visualization of the femoral condyle articular cartilage. The hypothesis was that certain posterior cartilage defects identified with MRI may not be accessible with routine arthroscopy.

Materials And Methods: Six cadaveric knees were examined by routine arthroscopy through standard inferomedial and inferolateral portals.