TABLE I.

Task-Specific Checklist for Diagnostic Arthroscopy of the Knee

Inspect the suprapatellar pouch

Evaluate the patellofemoral articulation

Evaluate the patella (medial and lateral and inferior and superior)

Inspect the lateral gutter

Inspect the popliteus tendon and recess

Inspect the medial gutter

Inspect and probe the medial femoral condyle

Inspect and probe the medial tibial plateau

Inspect and probe the anterior, middle, and posterior medial meniscus

Inspect and probe the anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, and ligamentum

Inspect and probe the lateral femoral condyle

Inspect and probe the lateral tibial plateau

Inspect and probe the anterior, middle, and posterior lateral meniscus

Evaluate passive tracking of the patella in the trochlear groove