OCAD MSK

History

23-year-old soccer player with ACL reconstruction graft, pain during extension and extension lag of the affected knee

Figure 1 for case Cyclops lesion or localised anterior arthrofibrosis — Figure 1

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Figure 3 for case Cyclops lesion or localised anterior arthrofibrosis — Figure 3

Figure 4 for case Cyclops lesion or localised anterior arthrofibrosis — Figure 4

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Discussion

Cyclops lesions are usually found as a complication of ACL repairs.
The denomination as cyclops lesion refers to the appearance at arthroscopy. Its bulbous appearance and characteristic focal areas of reddish-blue discoloration resemble an eye at arthroscopy
Treatment is arthroscopic excision.

Diagnosis

Cyclops lesion or localised anterior arthrofibrosis

Luis Cerezal, MD

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