Intra Capsular but Extra Synovial Foreign Body in the Knee Joint

Kumar Gunasekaran

doi:10.23937/2469-5777/1510062

Abstract

Intra-articular foreign bodies especially in the knee joint are well reported. Knee joint is commonly involved due to the large joint area and also due to it being a superficial joint. Foreign bodies enter the joint either by direct inoculation or migration from nearby tissues. Potential complications of intra articular foreign bodies include infection, damage to articular surface and locking of joint. This is a report on a penetrating injury to the knee resulting in an intra capsular but extra synovial foreign body.

Highlights

Limb injuries from penetrating foreign bodies are common
Potential complications of Intra-articular foreign bodies include infection, damage to articular surface and locking of joint. This is a report on a penetrating injury to the knee resulting in an intra capsular but extra synovial foreign body
On examining the right knee there was a transverse laceration of about 4 cm at the level of lateral joint line with a rusted metal rod protruding out of the laceration (Figure 1a and Figure 1b)

Summary

Introduction

Limb injuries from penetrating foreign bodies are common. Intra-articular foreign bodies often enter the joint due to trauma, either as a direct injury or by migration from either nearby soft tissues [1]. Intra-articular foreign bodies especially in the knee joint are well reported. Foreign bodies enter the joint either by direct inoculation or migration from nearby tissues.

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