Posterior “Double Cannular Sliding Technique” for Resection of Posterior Septum of the Knee Joint

Abstract

We introduce the posterior double cannular sliding technique, which is an easy, fast, safe, and reproducible method for posterior septum resection of the knee joint. Several posterior compartment procedures have been developed. Procedures with anterior-posterior approaches (transnotch approach) and posterior-posterior approaches have become possible for arthroscopic total synovectomy and loose body removal. For resection of the posterior septum with posterior-posterior approaches, several authors have used various methods. However, although previous studies reported posterior septum resection in the posterior portal, or perforation of the posterior septum by blind vision or transnotch approach, specific postperforation techniques to resect the posterior septum have not been reported. Furthermore, methods of posterior septum resection remain difficult to perform using posterior portal arthroscopy, with difficulties in the approach and in achieving reproducible outcomes. Thus, we introduce the posterior double cannular sliding technique, which is a reproducible method that uses 2 transparent cannulas and a switching stick under direct visualization control with a transnotch approach, thereby minimizing the risk of potential neurovascular or posterior cruciate ligament injury for all procedures in posterior septum resection.