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AN INTRODUCTORY SURGICAL
ANATOMY CASE SERIES:
KNEE SURGERY
Amir Salehi-Sedeh andAbdrahamanYu
University of Edinburgh
SSC5 Orthopaedics Project LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Enhance Understanding of Knee Anatomy
• Identify Important Surgical Landmarks of the Knee
• Discuss Knee Ligament and Meniscal Injury
▪ Presentation
▪ Classification
▪ Operative Management
• Revision of important UKMLA Orthopaedic Presentations
• Provide an Introduction to real surgical procedures through images
• Inspire Future Orthopaedic Surgeons! Warning!
The Following Slides will Contain Pictures of RealAnatomy
Specimens
If you feel uncomfortable or distressed at any time, feel free to take time for as long
you need then return to the teaching or contact support if you need it.
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• Nightline – 0131 557 444 ANATOMY OF THE KNEE
• A lot more complex than you think!
• Hinge joint with slight rotational ability
• Femur,tibia and patella
• Key components
• Medial tibiofemoral component
• Lateral tibiofemoral component
• Patellofemoral component
• Proximal tibiofibular component ANATOMY OF THE KNEE
• Allows flexion,extension,and limited
rotation of the lower limb
• How does it remain stable?
• LIGAMENTS!
▪ Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
▪ Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
▪ Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
▪ Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
• Menisci
• Medial and lateral meniscus SURGICAL LANDMARKS
• To provide essential orientation for safe and effective knee surgeries
• Lateral epicondyle used for the placement of intramedullary nails
• Accurate Identification ofAnatomical Structures:
▪ Ensure precise localization of ligaments,tendons,and bones during surgical procedures.
o Avoidance of Neurovascular Injury:
▪ Protect critical structures such as the popliteal artery,tibial nerve,and peroneal nerve.
o Efficient Surgical Planning:
▪ Facilitate preoperative and intraoperative orientation,minimising surgical time and errors.
o Optimal Placement of Implants or Hardware:
▪ Aid in accurate positioning of screws,plates,and grafts,reducing the risk of complications.
o Facilitation of Minimally InvasiveT echniques:
▪ Landmarks guide arthroscopic instruments for targeted and effective interventions.PA CASE #1
Presenting atA and E
A 23-year-old female recreational football player presents with acute
knee pain after a non-contact injury during a match.She reports
hearing a "pop" at the time of injury and immediate knee swelling. PATIENT BACKGROUND
• HxPC – Instability or 'giving way' sensation in knee;difficulty bearing weight due to the pain
and instability
• PMHx – No significant history,no previous orthopaedic or rheumatology history
• DHx – Occasional paracetamol
• SHx – Occasional drinking,plays football regularly,lives with parents,stairs in home
• FHx – No history of orthopaedic or rheumatology disorders,no familial conditions ON KNEE EXAMINATION
• Inspection:Swelling (Haemarthrosis) within hours of injury
• Palpation:Tenderness around joint line
• Normal Neurovascular Examination
• No abnormalities on hip/ankle examination
• Positive Lachman'sT est
• PositiveAnterior DrawerT est
• Positive Pivot ShiftestCLINICAL EXAMINATIONS INVESTIGATIONS
• Bloods
▪ FBC,Group and Save,Coag Screen,(U&Es sometimes indicated if imaging
with contrasts are used)
▪ NoAbnormalities
• Imaging
▪ Radiographs –AP/Lateral - Normal
▪ MRI MRI
MRI confirms a complete tear ofACL with associated bone contusions on lateral
femoral condyle and tibial plateau CLASSIFICATION
• Grade 1 (Mild):
▪Stretching of the ligament without macroscopic tear.
▪Ligament fibres remain intact
• Grade 2 (Moderate):
▪Partial ligament tear,leading to some structural damage and
instability.
• Grade 3 (Severe):
▪Complete ligament tear,as in this case,with functional instability. MANAGEMENT
• Treatment is individualised to patient based on factors such as activity
level and age of the patient
• Non-operative treatments;physical therapy and lifestyle modifications
• Operative treatments
▪ACL reconstruction
▪ACL repair
• Type of treatment depends on number of factorsOPERATIVE TREATMENT
Feature ACL Reconstruction ACL Repair
Technique Replacement of ligament with a graft Suturing of the nativeACL tissue
Indications Complete/chronic tears,poor Acute or proximal partial tears,good tissue
ligament quality
Proprioception Requires graft;proprioception is Retains native proprioceptive function
relearned
Recovery time Longer (9-12 months) Shorter (6-9 months)
Risk of failure Lower in active populations Higher,especially in high-demand individuals ACL RECONSTRUCTION - OVERVIEW
1. Patient in supine position with leg prepared for mobility in a leg holder
2. Arthroscope insertion
3. Locate nativeACL footprint via the intercondylar notch
4. Graft harvest site – patellar/hamstring tendon autograft
5. Femoral and tibial tunnel access for accurate placement in nativeACL footprint
6. Pass graft through tunnels using a guide wire and fix in place
7. Closure What landmarks is the surgeon
using to guide their incision
LANDMARKING of approach for the graft extraction?
A PesAnserinus andTibial
Tuberosity
Fibular Head and Lateral
B Femoral Epicondyle
C Inferior Pole of Patella and
Lateral Femoral Epicondyle
D Tibialuberosity and Fibular
Head What landmarks is the surgeon
LANDMARKING using to guide their incision
of approach for the graft extraction?
PesAnserinus andTibial
Tuberosity
Fibular Head and Lateral
Femoral Epicondyle
Inferior Pole of Patella and
Lateral Femoral Epicondyle
TibialTuberosity and Fibular
HeadGRAFT EXTRACTION Which tendons,commonly used
GRAFT EXTRACTION in this procedure,are identified
in the picture (A and B)
A Gracilis and Semimembranosus
A
Patellaendon and
B Semitendinosus
C Biceps Femoris and
Semimembranosus
B
D Gracilis and SemitendinosusGRAFT EXTRACTION
Tendons Identified Tendons sutured together to form a
strong durable replacementARTHROSCOPYFEMORAL AND TIBIAL TUNNEL FEMORAL TUNNEL
Passing suture Graft fixed with
Guide-pin graft into theACL bio-absorbable GraftT ested for
placement tunnels screw stability Where does the graft
FEMORAL TUNNEL
exit the femoral tunnel?
A
Medial Femoral Condyle
B Lateral Femoral Condyle
C Medial Femoral Epicondyle
D Lateral Femoral Epicondyle Where does the graft
FEMORAL TUNNEL
exit the femoral tunnel?
A
Medial Femoral Condyle
B Lateral Femoral Condyle
C Medial Femoral Epicondyle
D Lateral Femoral EpicondyleCOMPLETED GRAFTACL RECONSTRUCTION VIDEO CASE #2
Presenting atA and E
A 24 year old man has presented with pain and swelling of his right
knee following a ski accident. PATIENT BACKGROUND
• HxPC – pain and swelling around the right knee
• PMHx – PreviousACL repair
• DHx – nil
• SHx – Occasional EtOH,skis regularly,lives with parents,bungalow
• FHx – No history of orthopaedic or rheumatology disorders,no familial
conditions ON KNEE EXAMINATION
• Inspection:Swelling around knee
• Palpation:Joint line tenderness
• No abnormalities on hip/ankle examination
• Positive McMurray'sT est INVESTIGATIONS
• X-ray (bony rule out)
• MRI
• Ultrasound:effusion
• Arthroscope (diagnostic/ therapeutical)
• Bloods: FBC,Group and Save,Coag
Screen (All normal)MRI PRESENTATION
• Pain;lateral or medial
• Locking of knee
• Swelling
• Joint line tenderness (most sensitive?)
• Provocation test:
▪McMurray's test
▪Thessaly test
▪Apley compressionCLINICAL
EXAMINATIONANATOMY Which structure is most commonly
injured alongside the medial meniscus
ANATOMY due to their anatomical attachment?
A
Medial Collateral Ligament
B Lateral Collateral Ligament
C Anterior Cruciate Ligament
D Posterior Cruciate LigamentCLASSIFICATION MANAGEMENT
• Conservative:
▪ NSAID
▪ REST
▪ PhysicalTherapy/ Rehab
• Surgical:
▪ Partial/otal Meniscectomy
▪ Meniscal Repair
▪ MeniscalTransplantation What nerve should the surgeon take
care to avoid by landmarking
LANDMARKING appropriately for their anteromedial port
(port for the arthroscope)
A
Common Peroneal Nerve
B Saphenous Nerve
C Femoral Nerve
D Superficial Peroneal NervePARTIAL MEDIAL
MENISCECTOMY
SoftTissue Identification Identifying cartilage and lateral meniscus
assessment Which ligament is commonly injured in
conjunction with a meniscal tear that the
APPROACH surgeon will be able to visualize once in
the joint?
A
Medial Collateral Ligament
B Lateral Collateral Ligament
C Anterior Cruciate Ligament
D Posterior Cruciate Ligament Which ligament is commonly injured in
conjunction with a meniscal tear that the
APPROACH surgeon will be able to visualize once in
the joint?
A
Medial Collateral Ligament
B Lateral Collateral Ligament
C Anterior Cruciate Ligament
D Posterior Cruciate LigamentPRE-MENISCECTOMY
ASSESSMENT
Medial meniscus assessment:microtears Fragment of meniscus partially dislodged
on the inferior surface laterallyVISUALISING DEFECT
Relocating the displaced fragment ContinuedTRIMMINGPUNCH RESECTIONPOST-MENISCECTOMY
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