The clinical outcome of minimally invasive popliteal tendon recess procedure is comparable to arthroscopic popliteal tendon reconstruction in patients with type A posterolateral rotational instability

ConclusionBoth minimally invasive PT recess procedure and arthroscopic PT reconstruction significantly improved the knee stability and subjective outcome comparing with preoperative value. In a comparison with arthroscopic PT reconstruction, the recess procedure demonstrated comparable subjective and objective clinical outcome. When both PT reconstruction and PT recess procedure are indicated, the minimally invasive and graft-free recess procedure can be a viable option.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research