Displaced Meniscus Tear in the Acute Postoperative Period After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report.

Authors

• David B Johnson, OhioHealth
• Jacob J Triplet, OhioHealth
• Adam R Streit, OhioHealth
• Nathaniel K Long, OhioHealth
• Ray C Wasielewski, OhioHealth

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

JBJS Case Connector

Abstract

CASE: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a commonly performed surgery with well-known complications. Unreported in the literature is a displaced meniscus tear in the acute postoperative period. We present the case of a displaced meniscus tear acutely after THA and discuss our management of this unique problem.

CONCLUSIONS: Displaced meniscus tears after THA pose unique challenges and should be considered in patients with knee pain after THA. Arthroscopic intervention occurred 8 weeks after THA to minimize prosthetic joint dislocation and loosening during arthroscopy.

First Page

0124

Last Page

0124

DOI

10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00124

Publication Date

4-1-2019

Recommended Citation

Johnson DB Jr, Triplet JJ, Streit AR, Long NK, Wasielewski RC. Displaced Meniscus Tear in the Acute Postoperative Period After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Apr-Jun;9(2):e0124. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00124. PMID: 31188794.