Late arthroscopic debridement of metal fragments and synovectomy after penetrating knee joint injury by low-velocity missile: a report of two cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Foreign Bodies
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Joint
- Metals
- Synovectomy
- Wounds, Gunshot
Anatomy
- knee