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SUBMITTER: Arner JW
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7917227 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arner Justin W JW Johannsen Adam M AM Ruzbarsky Joseph J JJ Godin Jonathan A JA
Arthroscopy techniques 20210130 2
Popliteal tendon tears without concomitant damage to the cruciate ligaments or other posterolateral corner ligaments are rare entities with few studies reporting on their existence, with rare case reports discussing their treatment. Continued pain, instability, and effusions are typical symptoms, with magnetic resonance imaging being the main tool for diagnosis. Furthermore, monosodium urate crystals that induce gout have been shown to collect in the popliteal groove and thus may lead to degener ...[more]