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Extensive subcutaneous emphysema following arthroscopy: a case report.

N V Deshmukh1, M M Shah

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Withybush General Hospital, UK. deshmukh_nitin@hotmail.com

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA
|March 27, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Delayed subcutaneous emphysema of the thigh is a rare complication after fluid-medium arthroscopy. This condition requires recognition by orthopaedic surgeons to ensure prompt diagnosis and conservative management.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Arthroscopy is a common minimally invasive surgical procedure.
  • Fluid medium is frequently used during arthroscopy to distend the joint and improve visualization.

Observation:

  • An unusual case of delayed subcutaneous emphysema of the thigh occurred post-arthroscopy.
  • The emphysema presented unusually late after the surgical procedure.

Findings:

  • Subcutaneous emphysema, characterized by air in the soft tissues, developed in the thigh.
  • The condition was successfully managed using conservative treatment methods.

Implications:

  • This rare presentation necessitates increased awareness among orthopaedic surgeons.
  • Prompt recognition and conservative management are key for favorable outcomes in similar cases.

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