Osteonecrosis after arthroscopic meniscectomy using radiofrequency.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The purpose of this report is to describe a case of osteonecrosis that occurred after arthroscopic meniscectomy associated with a radiofrequency device. The patient developed increasing knee pain and disability 6 months after arthroscopic meniscectomy. Magnetic resonance imaging showed subchondral osteonecrosis of both femoral condyles with cyst formation.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Electrocoagulation
- Femur
- Menisci, Tibial
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteoradionecrosis
- Radio Waves
Anatomy
- femur
- knee
- tibia