Severe aseptic synovitis of the knee after biodegradable internal fixation
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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154859Abstract
Biodegradable rods made of polyglycolide (Dexon ®, Biofix ®) or lactide-glycolide copolymer (Vicryl ®) have been used for the past 5 years for internal fixation of a variety of fractures and osteotomies (Böstman et al. 1989, 1990b). Experience from using such rods for fixation of intraarticular osteochondral lesions seems to be less extensive. We report a case of severe synovial reaction to biodegradable rods used for fixation of osteochondritis dissecans of the knee and discuss possible reasons for the increased risk of foreign-body reactions when these rods are used intraarticularly.Downloads
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Published
1992-01-01
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Fridén, T., & Rydholm, U. (1992). Severe aseptic synovitis of the knee after biodegradable internal fixation. Acta Orthopaedica, 63(1), 94–97. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154859
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