title: Tibial cyst formation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a new bioabsorbable screw.
abstract: We report a case of tibial cyst formation twelve months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring graft. A composite bioabsorbable interference screw made of 'beta tricalcium phosphate and poly L-lactide' fixed the graft distally. The patient presented with acute symptoms of pain and swelling over the proximal tibia. Curettage of the cyst resulted in complete recovery within 3 months.
authors.affiliation: Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Shropshire, SY10 7AG, Oswestry, UK. k.malhan@medix-uk.com
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Malhan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rees
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*