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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e59-e62 |
Journal | Orthopedic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Crystal arthropathy after joint replacement
- Painful total knee
- Pseudogout
- Pseudogout after knee replacement
- Pseudogout and total knee arthroplasty