EC Orthopaedics

Case Report Volume 16 Issue 3 - 2025

Locking Knee with Unusual Location of Loose Body Finding on Arthroscopy: A Case Report

Ibrahim Alsinan1, Yassen Alrasasy2, Ali AlRasasi3, Adia Abdulaziz Almutairi4*, Muath Almuqhim5, Bashayer AlFuraikh6, Abdulaziz Almutlaq7 and Omar Alghamdi7

1Orthopedic Resident, Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal National Guard Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2Orthopedic Consultant, King Fahad Hospital, Hufof, Saudi Arabia
3Orthopedic Specialist, King Fahad Hospital, Hufof, Saudi Arabia
4Orthopedic Resident, King Abdulaziz National Guard Hospital, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia
5Orthopedic Resident, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
6Radiology Resident, King Fahad Hospital, Hufof, Saudi Arabia
7Medical Student, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Alhasa, Saudi Arabia

*Corresponding Author: Adia Abdulaziz Almutairi, Orthopedic Resident, King Abdulaziz National Guard Hospital, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Received: March 05, 2025; Published: March 22, 2025




This article explores the anatomy and movement of the knee joint, focusing on loose bodies that can cause symptoms like pain, swelling, and restricted movement. A case study of a 52-year-old male with a loose body in an unusual suprapatellar location is presented, highlighting the importance of preoperative imaging for diagnosis and surgical planning. Arthroscopic removal is recommended for treating loose bodies to improve knee function, although challenges may arise in addressing them effectively. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can lead to successful outcomes and improved patient mobility

 Keywords: Arthroscopy; Anatomy; Movement; Knee Joint

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Adia Abdulaziz Almutairi., et al. “Locking Knee with Unusual Location of Loose Body Finding on Arthroscopy: A Case Report”. EC Orthopaedics 16.3 (2025): 01-04.

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