AANA Lab Course 913 - Advanced Knee Course-Faculty Demos_ Medial Side Anatomy and Reconstruction & Lateral Side Anatomy and Reconstruction

Faculty Demos_ Medial Side Anatomy and Reconstruction & Lateral Side Anatomy and Reconstruction

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Video Summary

In this detailed surgical demonstration, Dr. LaPrade performs medial and lateral knee dissections and reconstructions, highlighting key anatomical landmarks and surgical techniques. Starting with the medial side, Dr. LaPrade explains the importance of precise incision placement, identification of the joint line using a spinal needle, and locating the MCL attachment site 6 cm distal to the joint line. He stresses the importance of tunnel placement on the posterior cortex of the tibia to avoid graft stretch. Key landmarks like the adductor magnus tendon, adductor tubercle, gastrocnemius tubercle, and posterior oblique ligament (POL) are discussed for accurate graft placement. On the lateral side, the focus includes the fibular collateral ligament (FCL), common peroneal nerve, and iliotibial band. Surgical pearls include releasing the peroneus longus fascia to prevent nerve injury and creating safe tunnels near the fibular head using anatomical landmarks such as Gerdy’s tubercle. The anterolateral ligament (ALL) and its attachment are briefly shown. The session emphasizes precision, anatomical knowledge, and intraoperative strategies for successful knee ligament reconstruction.

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Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD
Assist: Jorge Chala, MD
Assist: Patrick Kane, MD

Keywords

knee dissection

medial collateral ligament

lateral knee reconstruction

anatomical landmarks

tunnel placement

nerve injury prevention