Fig. 2From: A novel open synovectomy technique using an arthroscopy shaver blade in revision surgery to treat infected total knee arthroplasty: a technical noteDetailed shaving process. A, B Anterior synovectomy is performed starting in the suprapatellar pouch. C, D The medial and lateral gutters are then visualized, and the synovitis is debrided. E, F, G With the knee joint in full flexion by the assistant, a shaver with a longer bar can be used to easily access the medial and lateral posterior compartments, which are generally difficult to accessBack to article page