J Knee Surg 2010; 23(1): 025-028
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262320
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Synovial Hypertrophy Causing Recurrent Hemarthrosis after Total Knee Replacement

Shreyash M. Gajjar1 , Andrew Platts2 , George Dowd1
  • 1Department of Knee Surgery, Royal Free NHS and Wellington Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
  • 2Department of Radiology, Royal Free NHS and Wellington Hospitals, London, United Kingdom
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Publication History

Publication Date:
15 July 2010 (online)

ABSTRACT

Recurrent hemarthrosis following total knee replacement is relatively uncommon and can result from causes that may not always be easy to diagnose. We report three patients with late-onset recurrent hemarthrosis following total knee replacement due to synovial hypertrophy and impingement, which were successfully treated by embolization.

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Shreyash M GajjarM.S.(Orth.) F.R.C.S.Ed F.R.C.S. (Tr. and Orth.) 

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Liverpool L166Au, United Kingdom

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