Complications of knee joint arthroscopy.
Two iatragenic complications, granuloma formation in the fat pad, and fat pad herniation through the extensor fascia, occurred in a 20-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man. Granuloma formation may be induced by deposits of talc in the fat pad. Fat pad excisional surgery and repair of the hernia are generally effective.
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000209:etiology; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013627:Talc / Q000009:adverse effects
D013627:Talc