Retained Scalpel Blade in the Knee Joint 15 years After Knee Arthroscopy: A Case Report.
Lee FuchsFadi ShweikiTavor HovavPublished in: JBJS case connector (2022)
Arthroscopy surgeons should be cognizant of the risk for retained implants and emphasize the importance of a postprocedure surgical equipment count, and the merits of an x-ray if surgical count discrepancies are detected, or the patient has persistent joint pain despite rehabilitation.