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Lateral post (arrows) with patient in supine position. The post is placed lateral to the surgical knee and 4 inches above the superior pole of the patella. It is used to place valgus stress on the knee, opening the medial compartment for arthroscopic access. The post is hinged, allowing it to be dropped for lateral and posteromedial arthroscopic instrumentation.
