A Rare Incident of Intraarticular Fibromatosis of the Knee: A Case Report.

CASE: Our patient is a 34-year-old male aHthlete who presented for consultation after left knee discomfort and pressure for greater than 2 years. Advanced imaging revealed a nonspecific intraarticular suprapatellar lesion with subsequent ultrasound-guided core biopsy demonstrating a spindle cell proliferation consistent with superficial fibromatosis. Thus, the patient underwent an open en bloc surgical resection by a fellowship-trained orthopaedic oncologist. CONCLUSION: As the first reported case of intraarticular fibromatosis of the knee, this case highlights the importance of a thoughtful approach to the management of nonspecific intraarticular lesions through a comprehensive and collaborative strategy to decrease patient morbidity and optimize outcomes.

Cape-like Anomalous Confluence of the Long Head of the Biceps and Rotator Cuff in the Presence of a SLAP Tear: A Case Report.

CASE: A 25-year-old woman sustained an acute tear of her superior anterior-posterior labrum with arthroscopic identification of an anomalous origin of the long head of the biceps arising exclusively from the supraspinatus tendon with no attachment to the supraglenoid tubercle or superior labrum. CONCLUSION: This is the first report of a symptomatic superior labrum anterior-posterior tear in a patient with a rare anatomic confluence of the long head of the biceps to the supraspinatus. We recommend addressing the labral pathology with utilization of a standard technique because satisfactory results can be realized with isolated labral fixation to the glenoid, despite the absence of an attached biceps tendon.

Acute Opioid Withdrawal Mimicking Postoperative Joint Infection Following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND A short course of opioid narcotics is often prescribed for postoperative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction pain management. Unfortunately, there is a well-documented incidence of opioid withdrawal syndrome (OWS) following short-term use of these medications. OWS can present with symptoms such as influenza-like illness. It is important to differentiate OWS from infectious illnesses, especially after surgery. CASE REPORT We present a case of OWS in a patient who underwent ACL reconstruction 7 days prior. The patient's OWS symptoms were similar to symptoms of a postoperative infection. The knee was aspirated, and the analysis of the aspirate was not concerning for an infection. The patient's symptoms spontaneously resolved on postoperative day 10. This is the first documented case of OWS mimicking ACL reconstruction joint infection. CONCLUSIONS OWS after surgery may present with symptoms similar to joint infection. It is important to consider OWS as a potential complication after surgery and differentiate it from infection to avoid any further unnecessary invasive treatments for the patient.