The pt must be having an arthroscopy, sm
Posted By: nm on 2006-04-07
In Reply to: Synvisc injection into her knee - he says lateral - s/l portal. Cannot reference that. Help.
Subject: The pt must be having an arthroscopy, sm
The holes they make for laparoscopic surgery of any kind go through the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, etc., are called portals. Some docs call them "portholes." The lateral portal is on the lateral side of the knee.
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