Table 1.

Advantages of Arthroscopic Surgical Technique

The procedure is minimally invasive (arthroscopic) with small incisions and is cosmetically viable.

There is lower morbidity, a lower chance of wound complications, and a decreased overall surgical risk compared with open procedures (i.e., quadricepsplasty).

There is a lower chance of causing fracture (compared with MUA alone) in a stiff knee and osteoporotic bone.

The procedure provides the opportunity to inspect the intra-articular structures and treat lesions concomitantly without performing an open incision.

The patient can start aggressive PT from POD 1 and therefore start rehabilitation earlier and decrease the chance of recurrent stiffness.

The arthroscopic technique allows the surgeon to address all concomitant lesions within the knee.

MUA, manipulation under anesthesia; POD, postoperative day; PT, physical therapy.