Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
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A case of arthroscopic identification and removal of a shotgun pellet from the elbow joint is presented. The pellet had entered the soft tissues over the dorsum of the joint and had migrated to an intra-articular position, causing interference with movement of the elbow. ⋯ The pellet was discovered anterior to the coronoid process of the ulna in the anterior recess of the joint and was removed using forceps. At follow-up, the patient reported a symptom-free elbow with full range of movement.
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We describe a new arthroscopic technique for suture fixation of a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture from the tibia. This technique is indicated when the size of the avulsed fragment is small and fixation with a screw or pins is inadequate. ⋯ One or 2 strands of 23-gauge wire or multiple nonabsorbable sutures are used for fixation through the tunnels. If the bony fragment is small or comminuted, fixation with wires or sutures leads to rigid fixation and early rehabilitation.