J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2000 Oct;35(5):755-758.

Ganglion around the Cruciate Ligament in the Knee

• Kim JG
• Kim BJ
• Ko HS
• Jeong Y

Abstract

PURPOSE
To evaluate clinical diagnosis, treatment and results of the intraarticular ganglion of the knee joint.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From April 1996 to May 1999, nine patients were taken arthroscopic excision of the intraarticular ganglion. Diagnosis was based on history, thorough physical examination and MRI and confirmed by biopsy.
RESULTS
As seen in the internal derangement of the knee, symptoms of the intraarticular ganglion were varied from asymptom to pain, effusion and limitation of motion. After arthroscopic excision, eight of nine patients were improved satisfactorily.
CONCLUSION
The diagnostic rate of the intraarticular ganglion in the knee would be increased after the introduction of MRI and the results would be improved using arthroscopy. In the case of chronic nonspecific knee pain and limitation of motion, the possibility of the intraarticular ganglion might be considered.

Keyword

Knee; Cruciate ligament; Intraarticular ganglion; Arthroscopic excision

MeSH Terms

Arthroscopy
Biopsy
Diagnosis
Ganglion Cysts*
Humans
Knee Joint
Knee*
Ligaments*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Physical Examination