BLOCKED KNEE EXTENSION DUE TO A CYCLOPS LESION IN A TOTALLY TORN ACL WITH NO PRIOR RECONSTRUCTION. CASE REPORT

Authors

  • O. ANDRONIC “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • S. ASLAM JOIYA “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • C. BARBAROSIE “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

Keywords:

CYCLOPS LESION, KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, TORN ACL, BLOCKED EXTENSION

Abstract

The cyclops lesion, also known as localized anterior arthrofibrosis is a widely recognized complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction that may lead to a mechanical block. In this report, we describe a rare case, where the patient was suffering from progressive loss of knee extension without having any prior surgery. An arthroscopy revealed a completely torn ACL along with the presence of a cyclops lesion. Subsequently, the patient was treated by resection of the cyclops lesion and ACL reconstruction using hamstring-tendon graft which enabled the patient to regain stability and full joint range of motion.

Author Biographies

  • O. ANDRONIC, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine 
    Department of Surgery (II)
    Rehabilitation Hospital Iasi

  • S. ASLAM JOIYA, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine 
    Department of Surgery (II)

  • C. BARBAROSIE, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine 
    Department of Surgery (II)
    Rehabilitation Hospital Iasi

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Published

2017-09-30

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Vol. 121 No. 3 (2017): The Medical-Surgical Journal

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SURGERY

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