Surgical Procedures

These intra-operative images depict a sampling of some of the complex arthroscopic procedures that Dr. Penney performs in his practice.

Lateral Menisectomy

A radial tear of the lateral meniscus within the mid-body portion is depicted in the first arthroscopic photo. The tear is clearly demonstrated by the probe in photo 2, which is displacing the posterior leaflet. Photo 3 shows the tear removed, with a smooth residual meniscal border and excellent contour.

ACL Reconstruction

The first two pictures depict the knee with the torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament still in place. Photo 3 shows the torn ligament removed and the bone prepared for placement of the ACL graft. Photo 4 shows the graft secured in place.

Ankle Arthroscopy

The first arthroscopic picture depicts a cartilaginous loose body within the ankle. Photo 2 shows the donor site (where the loose body came from). Picture 3 demonstrates a microfracture procedure in progress. Photo 4 shows the finished procedure that is designed to stimulate new cartilage growth.

Arthroscopic SLAP & Bankart Reconstruction

The labrum is a ring of cartilage around the shoulder socket that can tear after a dislocation or similar injury. In this sequence of photos, the labrum has torn away from the bone more than halfway around the glenoid. The first two photos show the tear initially and the second two images demonstrate the repaired labrum after sutures have been tied arthroscopically.

Lateral Meniscal Repair

The first photo  demonstrates a "bucket-handle" lateral meniscus tear in the knee. A probe is utilized in photo 2 to demonstrate the torn posterior portion of the meniscus and highlight its good vascular supply. The final two arthroscopic photos demonstrate the repaired meniscus with all-inside sutures placed.