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Parameniscal cyst formation after arthroscopic meniscal repair with biodegradable meniscal arrow: a case report

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A 22-year-old male underwent an arthroscopic meniscal repair, using meniscal arrows, due to bucket-handle medial meniscus tear. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) at 3 years revealed a large parameniscal cyst protruding into the extra-capsular popliteal space. Arthroscopic partial cystectomy, removing only the intra-articular portion of the cyst was performed, leaving the extra-articular part of the cyst. Sixteen months postoperatively MRI revealed no cyst remnants, and the patient was free of symptoms.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Police Hospital, Seoul, South Korea

    Jae Ho Yoo

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Veterans Hospital, 6-2 Dunchon-dong, Kangdong-gu, Seoul, 134-060, South Korea

    Jung-Ro Yoon & Sang-Jun Lee

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Yoo, J.H., Yoon, JR. & Lee, SJ. Parameniscal cyst formation after arthroscopic meniscal repair with biodegradable meniscal arrow: a case report. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthr 16, 815–817 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-008-0553-7

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