The Journal of Knee Surgery, Table of Contents J Knee Surg 2009; 22(2): 145-146DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247740 Case Report© 2009 Thieme Medical PublishersCement Plug Embedded in the Patella: A Rare Complication of Total Knee ArthroplastyR.G. Kakwani, N. Hulse Trauma and Orthopaedics, Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, B75 7RR, United Kingdom Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article(opens in new window) ABSTRACT An unusual delayed complication of total knee arthroplasty involving the unresurfaced patella is described. The complication is due to the impaction of a loose cement plug used to seal the defect left by the femoral intramedullary alignment rod. The origin, presentation, and management are discussed. Full Text
