Popliteal cysts in adults. Prevalence, associated intraarticular lesions, and results after arthroscopic treatment.

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  • Author(s): Rupp S;Rupp S; Seil R; Jochum P; Kohn D
  • Source:
    The American journal of sports medicine [Am J Sports Med] 2002 Jan-Feb; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 112-5.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7609541 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0363-5465 (Print) Linking ISSN: 03635465 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Sports Med Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2004- : Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications
      Original Publication: Baltimore, Williams & Wilkins.
    • Subject Terms:
      Arthroscopy/*statistics & numerical data ; Knee Joint/*surgery ; Popliteal Cyst/*epidemiology ; Popliteal Cyst/*surgery; Adult ; Aged ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Germany/epidemiology ; Humans ; Knee Joint/diagnostic imaging ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Popliteal Cyst/classification ; Popliteal Cyst/diagnostic imaging ; Prevalence ; Prospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Ultrasonography
    • Abstract:
      The objective of this prospective study was to determine the prevalence of popliteal cysts and the associated intraarticular lesions in a group of 100 patients scheduled for arthroscopic surgery of the knee and to evaluate the results of arthroscopic treatment for these intraarticular lesions without removal of the cyst. One hundred patients without any knee complaints served as a control group. The diagnosis of a popliteal cyst was made on the basis of ultrasonography. The prevalence of popliteal cysts was 20% in the study group and 0% in the control group. Patients with a popliteal cyst had a significantly higher prevalence of medial meniscal tears (70% versus 19%) and of chondral lesions (85% versus 28%). Tears of the lateral meniscus, however, were more evenly distributed (20% versus 36%). Sixteen of 20 patients with a popliteal cyst were available for a follow-up examination 1 to 3 years after the arthroscopic procedure. Eleven popliteal cysts had persisted. Chondral lesions were the most relevant prognostic factor; all patients with persisting cysts had grade III or grade IV lesions. We conclude that the popliteal cyst is a secondary phenomenon and that treatment should address the underlying intraarticular lesions. In cases of osteoarthritis it may be impossible to treat the chondral lesion successfully in terms of eliminating the effusion.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20020119 Date Completed: 20020301 Latest Revision: 20220408
    • Publication Date:
      20240627
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/03635465020300010401
    • Accession Number:
      11799006