Intra-articular synovial cyst of the knee joint: a case report.

Mine, Takatomo; Ihara, Koichiro; Kawamura, Hiroyuki; Kuwabara, Yoshikazu · J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Synovial cysts occur secondary to injury, mucinous degeneration or tumours. We report a patient with snapping of the knee joint caused by a synovial cyst located near the patellofemoral joint which developed as a result of minor trauma.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy