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Intra-articular pull out of an interference screw after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Aims and scope

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We report a rare case of late femoral interference screw migration in the posterior compartment of the knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The graft was intact with no signs of damage. The screw was successfully removed through the posteromedial portal site and the patient regained full function of the knee

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We would like to acknowledge the help rendered by Mr. M. A. Fazal, consultant orthopaedic surgeon in preparing the manuscript.

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  1. Epsom and St Heliers Hospital NHS Trust, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, UK

    P. Moonot

  2. Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, Kent, UK

    P. Allen

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Moonot, P., Allen, P. Intra-articular pull out of an interference screw after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 14, 1004–1006 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-005-0010-9

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