Osteonecrosis after arthroscopic meniscectomy using radiofrequency.
The purpose of this report is to describe a case of osteonecrosis that occurred after arthroscopic meniscectomy associated with a radiofrequency device. The patient developed increasing knee pain and disability 6 months after arthroscopic meniscectomy. Magnetic resonance imaging showed subchondral osteonecrosis of both femoral condyles with cyst formation.
Encalada
Ivan
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Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Department, Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación-Ortopedia, Mexico City, Mexico.
Richmond
John C
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D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005269:Femur / Q000473:pathology* / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011846:Radio Waves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D013314:Stress, Mechanical