Foreign-body synovitis mimicking septic arthritis of the knee.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Three cases are presented of recurrent synovitis of the knee in children caused by the presence of foreign material. There was no clear history of trauma. Arthroscopy is a useful method providing early diagnosis and simultaneous treatment of this condition.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Infectious
- Arthroscopy
- Foreign-Body Reaction
- Knee Joint
- Synovitis
Anatomy
- knee