Synovial fistula of the knee occurs when a defect in the joint capsule creates a connection between skin, bursa, and a near tissue, manifesting as an opening with continuous draining fluid or a cyst. This is a case of an 80-year-old male who developed a synovial fistula with cystic presentation 6 years after the primary total knee arthroplasty. Management included a total knee arthroplasty revision surgery with intraoperative identification of the fistula with methylene blue, and using a gelatin-thrombin matrix for closure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTibial plateau fractures are common fractures associated with high-energy trauma. The treatment of these fractures remains a challenge today. Recent management of fractures has moved from open surgery toward minimally invasive surgery to reduce complications and improve functional outcomes.
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