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Approach to Painful Total knee Arthroplasty under Recognized Diagnosis of Psudomeniscus Formation

S Rashidi, N Rahimi, C Plastaras, J Raphael, A Bartolozzi, S Ali Ghasemi*

The purpose of the Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is to improve function and reduce pain in patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis. However, these treatment goals may not always be realized for some reasons and patients complain of persistent pain and functional disturbances. Pseudomeniscus is an under-recognized diagnosis of soft tissue impingement which may present with painful stiffness of the knee and causes symptomatic TKA. One of the less well-known reasons of severe TKA is pseudomeniscus development. Consider it as a potential source of discomfort if the joint line is sensitive. Arthroscopic approach should be considered for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes after laboratory and radiological evaluations are carried out.