Fig 4.

Complete arthroscopic synovectomy in management of recalcitrant septic arthritis of the right knee joint. The patient is in supine position with the legs spread. (A) The anterolateral portal (ALP) is the viewing portal, and debridement of the suprapatellar pouch is performed with the arthroscopic shaver via the superolateral portal (SLP). (B) arthroscopic view shows resection of the inflamed synovium (IS) of the supra-patellar pouch. (AMP, anteromedial portal; DF, distal femur; P, patella.)