Author/Authors :
Bowen, Daniel Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics - Cambridge University Hospital - Addenbrooke’s, Cambridge, United Kingdom , Gill, James Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics - Cambridge University Hospital - Addenbrooke’s, Cambridge, United Kingdom , Garcia Pulido, Pamela Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics - Cambridge University Hospital - Addenbrooke’s, Cambridge, United Kingdom , Kirk Melton, Joel Thomas Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics - Cambridge University Hospital - Addenbrooke’s, Cambridge, United Kingdom , Cross, Mervyn Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Research, North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, Australia
Abstract :
The article describes a case in which a popliteal cyst was identified presenting as a mass on the anterior aspect of the right tibia. This occurred as a result of polyethylene wear debris from previous total knee arthroplasty. Although alternative diagnoses for an anterior tibial mass are more likely, a popliteal cyst must be considered, particularly if the patient has a history of total knee arthroplasty.
