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Isolated posterior cruciate ligament calcification

Authors: Nikolaos E, Koukoulias; Stergios G, Papastergiou;

Isolated posterior cruciate ligament calcification

Abstract

The authors present a case of calcified posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). A 61-year-old female presented in our department reporting 12 months history of knee pain that was getting worse during the night. The patient was under medication for epileptic seizure, osteoporosis and hyperthyroidism. X-rays demonstrated calcification of the PCL. CT and MRI excluded any other intra-articular and extra-articular pathology. Arthroscopic debridement of the calcium deposits was performed and the symptoms resolved immediately, while the postoperative x-rays were normal. Histological examination confirmed the calcium nature of the lesion. Two years postoperatively the patient remains asymptomatic.

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Calcinosis, Humans, Female, Posterior Cruciate Ligament, Joint Diseases, Middle Aged

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