OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE
A radiolucent table is required and the patient is positioned supine with a bump or
beanbag beneath the ipsilateral buttock in order to ensure that the patella is facing anteriorly. A non-sterile tourniquet is applied to the proximal thigh prior to sterile prepping and draping, although we routinely do not inflate the tourniquet unless visualization is impaired by excessive bleeding. Alternatively, a sterile tourniquet can be used at the surgeon’s discretion or if additional procedures are planned.