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Locked knee during pregnancy.

Kyle Flik1, Kyle Anderson, William Urmey

  • 1Departments of Sports Medicine, The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA. kflik@hss.edu

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|February 5, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Acute knee locking during pregnancy requires urgent arthroscopic surgery. This procedure is safe for both mother and fetus when performed under spinal anesthesia by a coordinated medical team.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Obstetrics
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Acute knee locking is a painful condition often necessitating surgical intervention.
  • Pregnancy introduces specific safety considerations for surgical procedures and anesthesia.
  • Arthroscopic surgery for knee conditions during pregnancy is uncommon but may be required in emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the safety and outcomes of urgent arthroscopic knee surgery during pregnancy.
  • To highlight the successful management of acute knee locking in pregnant patients.

Main Methods:

  • Two cases of pregnant patients experiencing acute knee locking were identified.
  • Urgent arthroscopic knee surgery was performed under spinal anesthesia.
  • Management involved a multidisciplinary team including orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, and obstetricians.

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Main Results:

  • Both patients underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery without complications to themselves or their fetuses.
  • Spinal anesthesia was utilized, avoiding the increased risks associated with general anesthesia in early pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent arthroscopic knee surgery can be safely performed during pregnancy.
  • Careful planning and a coordinated medical team are crucial for ensuring maternal and fetal safety.
  • Spinal anesthesia is a preferred anesthetic technique for such procedures in pregnant patients.