Bilateral Pseudogout 8 Years After Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty

Gabriel S. Levi, Kamran Sadr, Giles R. Scuderi

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Abstract

This article presents the clinical features of crystal arthropathy after knee replacement. The current literature on pseudogout and gout after both total and partial knee replacement is summarized. A case of bilateral pseudogout 8 years after initial total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is used to highlight the clinical characteristics and treatment options for this underrecognized condition. Presentation mimicked a late septic joint arthroplasty with sudden onset of pain and effusion. The patient was treated successfully with an arthrotomy, debridement, synovectomy, polyethylene insert exchange, oral steroids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories. There are no other reported cases of bilateral pseudogout after bilateral TKA.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e59-e62
JournalOrthopedic Clinics of North America
Volume43
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Crystal arthropathy after joint replacement
  • Painful total knee
  • Pseudogout
  • Pseudogout after knee replacement
  • Pseudogout and total knee arthroplasty

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