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Fabellar impingement in total knee arthroplasty. A case report
1Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
The Journal of Arthroplasty
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Fabellar impingement, a complication of total knee arthroplasty, can cause pain and swelling. Early identification on X-rays and careful surgical removal are key to successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Fabellar impingement is a known complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- It can lead to significant postoperative morbidity, including pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms like catching.
- A large fabella on preoperative radiographs is a potential indicator of future impingement issues.