The outcome of intra-articular debris, following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Basso, O; Johnson, D P; Jewell, F; Wakeley, C J · Knee · 2001

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Following arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, radio-opacities were noted on the post-operative radiographs in 40 of 50 consecutive cases. There was no correlation between the presence of these opacities and post-operative knee pain, joint effusion, arthrofibrosis or knee recovery. In 12 cases undergoing a subsequent radiograph between 3 and 18 months post-operatively, opacities were noted in only one case.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy