Cyst formation 4 years after ACL reconstruction caused by biogradable femoral transfixation: a case report

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2010 Nov;18(11):1573-5. doi: 10.1007/s00167-010-1182-5. Epub 2010 Jun 15.

Abstract

We present a case with an unusual and late cyst development after use of a biogradable femoral transfixation for ACL reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Absorbable Implants / adverse effects*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries*
  • Bone Cysts / etiology*
  • Bone Cysts / pathology
  • Bone Cysts / surgery
  • Device Removal
  • Femur*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators / adverse effects
  • Knee Injuries / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Reoperation / methods
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult