APEX Foundations in Arthroscopy Basic Lectures-Posterolateral Demo (Guided Surgical Dissection)

Posterolateral Demo (Guided Surgical Dissection)

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Video Summary

The video details an open dissection of the posterolateral corner of the knee, focusing on anatomy relevant to ACL and ligament reconstructions. The instructor outlines key landmarks including Gertie's tubercle, fibular head, common peroneal nerve, biceps femoris tendon, fibular collateral ligament (FCL), and popliteus tendon. Proper incision placement and careful nerve identification are emphasized to avoid neurovascular damage. The fibular collateral ligament’s femoral and fibular attachments and the popliteus tendon's proximity to the joint surface are highlighted for accurate tunnel placement in reconstructions. The session invites participants to observe anatomy closely or attempt formal ligament reconstruction.

Keywords

posterolateral corner

knee anatomy

ACL reconstruction

fibular collateral ligament

popliteus tendon