Late arthroscopic debridement of metal fragments and synovectomy after penetrating knee joint injury by low-velocity missile: a report of two cases.
Retained metal debris from intraarticular missile injury to the knee may produce mechanical symptoms and synovitis. Arthroscopic debridement and thorough synovectomy can relieve symptoms and allow early return of function.
Hartford
J M
JM
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536, U.S.A.
Gorczyca
J T
JT
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D018570:Risk Assessment; D000074402:Synovectomy; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
D008670:Metals