Double Trouble: A Case Report of a Locked Knee Due to a Loose Body and a Degenerative Osteophyte.
Cureus
; 16(2): e53761, 2024 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-38465033
ABSTRACT
An acutely locked knee is an incapacitating condition that requires urgent orthopedic intervention. Common causes of the locked knee include a tear of the meniscus, stump of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), loose body, and osteochondral injury. This report describes a rare case of an acutely locked knee due to the concurrent presence of a loose body and a degenerative osteophyte, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies employed for successful management. Notably, to our knowledge, there is no preceding report documenting the same etiology.
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MEDLINE
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En
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Cureus
Year:
2024
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Article