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Case Reports
. 2004 Jul;20(6):632-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2004.04.075.

Osteonecrosis after arthroscopic meniscectomy using radiofrequency

Ivan Encalada  1 , John C Richmond
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Case Reports

Osteonecrosis after arthroscopic meniscectomy using radiofrequency

Ivan Encalada et al. Arthroscopy. 2004 Jul.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to describe a case of osteonecrosis that occurred after arthroscopic meniscectomy associated with a radiofrequency device. The patient developed increasing knee pain and disability 6 months after arthroscopic meniscectomy. Magnetic resonance imaging showed subchondral osteonecrosis of both femoral condyles with cyst formation.

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