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Pearls and Pitfalls of Femoral Reverse Notchplasty
| Pearls | Pitfalls |
|---|---|
| Ensure the shaver is maintained on the posteromedial aspect of notch without significant violation of articular cartilage. | Overaggressive debridement can risk iatrogenic injury to weight-bearing portion of the knee. |
| Stay on the medial and posterior to the PCL margins. | Ablating too anterior or lateral may cause iatrogenic injury to the PCL or alter knee biomechanics. |
PCL, posterior cruciate ligament.
