Ochronotic Arthropathy: Degenerative and Complex Tear of Black Meniscus.
10.4055/jkoa.2014.49.5.389
- Author:
Jung Ro YOON
1
;
Yoonjung KIM
;
Jungjin YU
;
Jae Hyuk YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, VHS Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. jaekorea@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
ochronosis;
alkaptonuria;
arthroscopy;
knee
- MeSH:
Alkaptonuria;
Arthroscopy;
Humans;
Knee;
Ochronosis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2014;49(5):389-393
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In this report, a case of a black meniscus with underlying ochronosis is described. Further analysis by laboratory findings showed that the patient had underlying alkaptonuria, which was previously undiagnosed. The patient's symptoms showed improvement after arthroscopic treatment.
