Most recent by James L. Carey, MD, MPH
A man with ipsilateral genu valgum, meniscus deficiency and osteochondral lesion
A 21-year-old man presented with a 3-year history of intermittent 8/10 lateral right knee pain. He failed two prior surgical procedures done at outside hospitals. The patient initially sustained a jumping injury while playing basketball and recalled feeling a pop at the time. At presentation, his knee pain was associated with a catching sensation and swelling. He tried viscosupplementation injections and physical therapy without resolution of symptoms. Two years ago, he underwent arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy and chondroplasty at an outside hospital without improvement in symptoms. One year ago, he underwent arthroscopy and microfracture at a different outside hospital. His symptoms persisted and continued to be aggravated by playing basketball and other impact activities.