Arthroscopic Treatment of Fabella Impingement Syndrome after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report.
10.4055/jkoa.2007.42.6.832
- Author:
Un Hwa JUNG
1
;
Chung Woo CHUN
;
Chul Soo PARK
;
June Ho BYUN
;
Yong Chan HA
Author Information
1. Masan Medical Center, Jinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fabella impingement syndrome;
Total knee arthroplasty;
Arthroscpic treatment
- MeSH:
Aged;
Arthroplasty*;
Arthroscopy;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Knee*;
Osteoarthritis;
Prostheses and Implants;
Range of Motion, Articular
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2007;42(6):832-835
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Fabella impingement syndrome after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a rare condition. However, the location of the inserted prosthesis and the size of the fabella are considered major causative factors. Thus far, a conventional surgical excision of the impinged fabella is recommended treatment for the impingement. A 72-year-old woman was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis of the knee. She complained of fabella impingement due to an incompletely excised bony spur behind the posterolateral femoral prosthesis after TKA. The fabella and remaining bony spur were removed using an arthroscopic procedure. The impingement has not recurred and the range of motion (ROM) of the knee was improved after a 12 months follow-up. Arthroscopic surgery might be an alternative treatment for fabella impingement after TKA.
