Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
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The lateral collateral ligament is the primary stabilizer against varus stress and is also an important contributor in maintaining posterolateral knee stability. Quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft has been used for anterior or posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. ⋯ The procedure is designed for unstable knees with concomitant cruciate ligament tear and posterolateral complex injury. This is a reasonable choice especially when allograft tissue is not available or in patients who are not suited for the use of bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Comparison of morphine and ropivacaine following knee arthroscopy.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of ropivacaine, a new local amidic anesthetic, compared with morphine as an intra-articular drug in controlling pain in patients after arthroscopic knee surgery. ⋯ Although its cost is very high compared with morphine, ropivacaine is a safe, site-specific, and long lasting anesthetic drug with an earlier onset than morphine and almost the same duration, covering the whole postoperative period (24 hours).