Extensive subcutaneous emphysema following arthroscopy: a case report.
We report an unusual presentation of delayed subcutaneous emphysema of the thigh following arthroscopy with a fluid medium, which was managed conservatively. This rare presentation must be recognised by all orthopaedic surgeons practising arthroscopic surgery.
Deshmukh
N V
NV
Department of Orthopaedics, Withybush General Hospital, UK. deshmukh_nitin@hotmail.com
Shah
M M
MM
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013848:Thigh / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging