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J Knee Surg 2009; 22(3): 272-275
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247762
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Arthroscopic-Assisted Removal of a Migrated Intra-Articular Distal Femoral Epiphysiodesis Staple

Bernard R. Bach Jr , Jerome DaSilva
  • The Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill
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14 January 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Intra-articular migration of an epiphysiodesis staple is an unreported complication in the literature. We report the case of a 16-year-old boy who presented with a loose distal femoral epiphysiodesis staple migrated into the posterior compartment of the knee joint. During arthroscopy, a posteromedial cap-sulotomy and a posterolateral portal were used and the staple was removed. This case highlights the potential complication of staple intra-articular migration and the arthroscopic approach to removal.