APEX Foundations in Arthroscopy Basic Lectures-Getting Started with Knee Arthroscopy

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Video Summary

This video is a lecture on the fundamentals of knee arthroscopy and meniscus repair. The lecturer is Dr. Mark Hutchinson, an orthopedic surgeon and a founding member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He provides an overview of the course, which focuses on optimizing arthroscopic skills and success in knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. Hutchinson discusses the goals of the course, which are to advance learning and skill level, become stronger and safer surgeons, and emphasize the importance of fundamentals. He stresses the need for step-wise motor skill development and practicing knot tying and motor skills. He explains the process of knee arthroscopy, including leg positioning, portal placements, and assessment of different compartments of the knee joint. Dr. Hutchinson also covers the different techniques for meniscus repair, including inside-out, outside-in, and all-inside techniques. He emphasizes the importance of good visualization, careful portal placement, and using appropriate sutures and anchors for repair. The lecture concludes with a discussion on technical pearls and challenges in meniscus repair. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of knee arthroscopy and meniscus repair techniques. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson

Keywords

knee arthroscopy

meniscus repair

orthopedic surgeon

arthroscopic skills

portal placements

knee joint

meniscus repair techniques

sutures

technical pearls