Popliteus tendon dysfunction following total knee arthroplasty.

Barnes, C L; Scott, R D · J Arthroplasty · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The popliteus tendon can be a potential source of internal derangement after total knee arthroplasty. It can subluxate anteriorly and posteriorly over a retained lateral femoral condylar osteophyte or over the overhanging edge of the metallic posterior femoral condyle. Surgical release of the tendon from its femoral insertion relieves the problem.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy