Displaced Meniscus Tear in the Acute Postoperative Period After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report. Issue 2 (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Johnson, David B.; Triplet, Jacob J.; Streit, Adam R.; Long, Nathaniel K.; Wasielewski, Ray C.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 9:Issue 2(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• 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.18.00124
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a commonly performed surgery with well-known complications. Unreported in the literature is a displaced meniscus tear in the acute postoperative period. We present the case of a displaced meniscus tear acutely after THA and discuss our management of this unique problem. Conclusions: Displaced meniscus tears after THA pose unique challenges and should be considered in patients with knee pain after THA. Arthroscopic intervention occurred 8 weeks after THA to minimize prosthetic joint dislocation and loosening during arthroscopy.