title: [Cement plug embedded in the patella: a rare complication of total knee arthroplasty.
abstract: An unusual delayed complication of total knee arthroplasty involving the unresurfaced patella is described. The complication is due to the impaction of a loose cement plug used to seal the defect left by the femoral intramedullary alignment rod. The origin, presentation, and management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, B75 7RR, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Kakwani
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hulse
mesh_terms: D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements