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Patients with spinal cord injuries are prone to knee hydrarthrosis (also known as
"water on the knee"), which can cause pain, functional impairment and the
restriction of social activities. Total knee arthroplasty is a potentially
appropriate treatment. Here, we report on a patient presenting partial T12 AIS
grade C paraplegia who was able to walk with two forearm crutches, an ankle-foot
orthosis on the right leg and a knee-ankle-foot orthosis on the left leg.
Thirteen years after the spinal cord injury, the patient presented with septic
arthritis of the right knee, complicated by recurrent hydrarthrosis during
standing and walking. Arthroscopy revealed advanced osteoarthritis. Total knee
arthroplasty was performed, with very good functional and social outcomes two and
half years after surgery.

Langue : ANGLAIS ; FRANCAIS