Torsion of an intra-articular lipoma as a cause of pseudo locking of the knee.

Yeomans, N P; Robertson, A; Calder, S J · Arthroscopy · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe a case of a painful locked knee caused by the torsion of an intra-articular lipoma and review the literature on this unusual condition. There are many cases of locked knee and of intra-articular lipoma but to our knowledge there are no previous documented cases of a torted lipoma being identified as a cause of locking.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy