A Case Report of Meniscus and Articular Cartilage Damaged by Broken Glass in the Knee

Abstract

We experienced a rare case of damage to the meniscus and articular cartilage caused by broken glass in the knee. Case: A 9-year-old boy injured his right knee with broken glass, which had previously been incompletely removed. Due to some pieces remaining in his knee, he still had right knee pain. On presentation to our hospital plane roentgenogram demonstrated two pieces of the glasses. Arthroscopic examination showed severe damage to both meniscus and articular cartilage. The glass pieces were removed arthroscopically and the patient returned to normal daily life with in 5 days with no knee complaints. However his damaged knee should be followed carefully. This case suggests the importance of the X-ray check and arthroscopy in cases of glass injury around the knee.