Popliteus tendon dysfunction following total knee arthroplasty.
The popliteus tendon can be a potential source of internal derangement after total knee arthroplasty. It can subluxate anteriorly and posteriorly over a retained lateral femoral condylar osteophyte or over the overhanging edge of the metallic posterior femoral condyle. Surgical release of the tendon from its femoral insertion relieves the problem.
Barnes
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Scott
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013710:Tendons