Central patellar portal placement frequently provokes anterior knee compartment radiological abnormalities in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

ConclusionsThe rate of symptomatic complications associated with CP portal placement was 4.7%; however, abnormal MRI or follow-up arthroscopy findings were much higher than clinically symptomatic patients. This study suggests that CP portal placement could provoke anterior knee compartment fibrosis or hypertrophy.Level of evidenceIV.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research