Punch-Needle
Repair of the Collateral Ligament Attachment
Punch needle arthroscopic fixation of
the collateral ligament avulsion can be
successfully repaired using the punch-needle-technique. It is
quick, easy anddone without skin
incision.
1.
Punch needle guide placed on the ligament incersion an 2.4 mm
Kirchner wire passed through the Femor.
2.
Punch needle passed through the Femor twice.
3.
The two sutures passed are pulled through one
portal and tied together. Then the same is done on the other
side.