Kelmer G, Johnson AH, Turcotte JJ, Redziniak DE. Recurrent cyclops lesion after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone tendon bone allograft: A case report. World J Orthop 2023; 14(11): 836-842 [PMID: 38075472 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i11.836]
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Andrea H Johnson, MSN, Research Scientist, Orthopedic Research, Anne Arundel Medical Center, No. 2000 Medical Parkway Suite, Annapolis, MD 21401, United States. ajohnson21@luminishealth.org
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Kelmer G, Johnson AH, Turcotte JJ, Redziniak DE. Recurrent cyclops lesion after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone tendon bone allograft: A case report. World J Orthop 2023; 14(11): 836-842 [PMID: 38075472 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i11.836]
World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2023; 14(11): 836-842 Published online Nov 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i11.836
Recurrent cyclops lesion after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone tendon bone allograft: A case report
Grayson Kelmer, Andrea H Johnson, Justin J Turcotte, Daniel E Redziniak
Grayson Kelmer, Andrea H Johnson, Justin J Turcotte, Orthopedic Research, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD 21401, United States
Grayson Kelmer, Medical School, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, NC 27546, United States
Daniel E Redziniak, Orthopedic Surgery, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD 21401, United States
Author contributions: Kelmer G was responsible for investigation, data curation and writing-original draft; Johnson AH was responsible for conceptualization, investigation, data curation, writing-review and editing; Turcotte JJ was responsible for writing-review and editing and supervision; Redziniak DE was responsible for conceptualization, writing-review and editing and supervision.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Andrea H Johnson, MSN, Research Scientist, Orthopedic Research, Anne Arundel Medical Center, No. 2000 Medical Parkway Suite, Annapolis, MD 21401, United States. ajohnson21@luminishealth.org
Received: August 4, 2023 Peer-review started: August 4, 2023 First decision: September 14, 2023 Revised: September 21, 2023 Accepted: October 25, 2023 Article in press: October 25, 2023 Published online: November 18, 2023 Processing time: 103 Days and 7 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Cyclops lesions are a known complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, with symptomatic cyclops syndrome occurring in up to 11% of surgeries. Recurrent cyclops lesions have been rarely documented; this case study documents the successful treatment of a recurrent cyclops lesion.
CASE SUMMARY
A 28-year-old female presented following a non-contact injury to the right knee. Workup and clinical exam revealed an ACL tear, and arthroscopic reconstruction was performed. Two years later a cyclops lesion was discovered and removed via arthroscopic synovectomy. Seven months postoperatively, the patient presented with pain, stiffness, and difficulty achieving terminal extension. A smaller recurrent cyclops lesion was diagnosed, and a repeat synovectomy was performed. The patient recovered fully.
CONCLUSION
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case of recurrent cyclops lesion after bone-patellar tendon-bone allograft ACL reconstruction presenting as cyclops syndrome.
Core Tip: A 28-year-old female presented following a noncontact injury to the right knee. Workup and clinical exam revealed an anterior cruciate ligament tear, and arthroscopic reconstruction was performed. Two years later a cyclops lesion was discovered and removed via arthroscopic synovectomy. Seven months postoperatively, the patient presented with pain, stiffness, and difficulty achieving terminal extension. A smaller recurrent cyclops lesion was diagnosed, and a repeat synovectomy was performed. The patient recovered fully.
