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. 2010 Jan;25(1):97-103.
doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.11.005. Epub 2008 Dec 23.

Arthroscopic treatment of patellar clunk and synovial hyperplasia after total knee arthroplasty

Khaled A Dajani  1 , Michael J Stuart, Diane L Dahm, Bruce A Levy
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Arthroscopic treatment of patellar clunk and synovial hyperplasia after total knee arthroplasty

Khaled A Dajani et al. J Arthroplasty. 2010 Jan.

Abstract

Patellofemoral pain, crepitus, and locking are infrequent symptoms after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We performed a retrospective review of 25 patients who underwent arthroscopic debridement after primary TKA to treat the patellar clunk syndrome (15 knees) or patellofemoral synovial hyperplasia (10 knees). After surgery, patient-reported knee pain and crepitus as well as Knee Society knee and function scores improved in both groups. Postoperative knee range of motion remained unchanged. Arthroscopic debridement of symptomatic patellofemoral synovium after TKA is a safe and effective procedure.

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