Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using allograft: single tunnel technique.

The author presents his current technique for reconstructing an isolated anterior cruciate ligament rupture using an allograft. The specific positioning and surgical steps are presented. Dangers to be avoided are included, which have led to this current technique.

Risk factors for arthroscopic popliteal artery laceration.

A case report is presented in which a patient with well-documented pigmented villonodular synovitis sustained a disruption of the popliteal artery without evidence of penetration of the posterior capsule. The patient had had several extensive open synovectomies in the prior 20 years. These included popliteal space exposure and dissection.

Arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament repair.

This article presents a classic case of posterior cruciate ligament disruption, as an isolated entity, with avulsion of the cruciate from the tibia origin. The treatment is an arthroscopic technique for reimplantation of the posterior cruciate ligament, using the Instrument Maker staple for fixation to facilitate proper reduction of the posterior cruciate, and presents a follow-up with excellent range of motion and stability of the knee.

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using silastic rod technique.

A five-year follow-up of a reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament technique is presented. The study involved a total of 18 patients, all evaluated by Feagin's criteria to assess stability and function. Overall assessment showed 83.

A technique for lateral retinacular release.

The following article does not intend to present indications or contraindications for lateral retinacular release as a therapeutic measure; it presents a simple, effective method of doing a complete lateral retinacular release with a minimal degree of effort for the surgeon, if he or she decides on release as a therapeutic measure. A carefully designed scissors that allows a complete release of the lateral retinaculum in a matter of moments is described, as well as a basic technique for a complete release. This method has given the author satisfactory release in all cases, with a minimal degree of complications.