Arthroscopic Posterior Knee Capsulotomy for a Fixed Flexion Contracture in a Ten-Year-Old Boy Due to a Hypertrophied Ligamentum Mucosum: A Case Report. Issue 3 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pace, J. Lee
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 5:Issue 3(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.N.00214
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: Knee flexion contractures are difficult to treat effectively. We present the case of a ten-year-old boy with a flexion contracture due to a hypertrophied ligamentum mucosum treated with an arthroscopic posterior capsular release. The patient obtained full extension and maintained it at the time of final follow-up. Conclusion: This case represents a unique cause of an impinging ligamentum mucosum and provides anecdotal support to the concept of an arthroscopic posterior capsular release as a safe and effective option for flexion contractures.