Arthroscopic surgery: simple devices to facilitate multiple entries and manipulations of the knee
Whipple, T.L.; Wolbarsht, M.L.; Hickingbotham, D.W.; Fondren, F.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 154: 331-335
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-921X PMID: 7471579 Document Number: 180084
A system has been especially designed and fabricated for use with an arthroscope and other instruments so that an open passage is maintained through the skin, retinaculum, and joint capsule to allow the insertion and withdrawal of instruments at will. This system is designed to minimize loss of irrigating fluid from the joint during use, including instrument exchanges. A companion stabilization device has been constructed to allow the unassisted application of valgus or varus stress to the knee while leaving the surgeon's hands free.