title: [Arthroscopic diagnostics and treatment for cysts of the anterior cruciate ligament].
abstract: From among over 500 knees examined arthroscopically in 5 cases operated on because of painful limitation of the range of motion besides an inveterate ACL injury a cyst located around injured fibers was found. Arthroscopic removal of the cyst rendered permanent improvement in all cases. No recurrence has occurred.
authors.affiliation: Oddziału Chirurgii Rekonstrukcyjnej Narzadów Ruchu Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Chirurgii Urazowej, Piekarach Slaskich.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pawlas
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Szlachta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*