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A Case Of Floating Objects In The Knee - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
None

Other Studies:
X-Ray Left Knee: demonstrated multiple rounded loose bodies throughout joint. Numerous were present just lateral to the suprapatellar bursa. Most prominent loose body was located at the superolateral aspect of the suprapatellar bursa, which likely coincided with the one which was most easily palpated. Complete loss of lateral patellar joint space with bony spurring.

MRI of left knee was also performed and was consistent with the X ray findings

Consultations:
Orthopaedic surgery

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