Location of the Neurovascular Bundle of the Knee during Flexed and Extended Position: An MRI Study.

Conclusion: During 90-degree knee flexion, the neurovascular structures move posterolaterally, as compared to fully extended knee position at joint line level and 1 cm above and below joint line level. To prevent neurovascular injury during surgery, surgeons should avoid or be cautious during blind penetration of the midline joint capsule and 90 degree flexed knee position increases the distance of the neurovascular bundle away from the posterior bony aspect. PMID: 29952454 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - Category: General Medicine Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research