Minkoff, Jaffe, and Menendez posterolateral approach. A, Superficial dissection. B, Gastrocnemius and popliteal vessels are retracted medially, and fibular origin of soleus is reflected distally. C, Popliteus is retracted medially, exposing the posterior aspect of tibial plateau and proximal tibiofibular joint. (Modified from Minkoff J, Jaffe L, Menendez L: Limited posterolateral surgical approach to the knee for excision of osteoid osteoma, Clin Orthop Relat Res 223:237, 1987.) SEE TECHNIQUE 1.56.