Abstract
The purpose of this report is to describe a case of osteonecrosis that occurred after
arthroscopic meniscectomy associated with a radiofrequency device. The patient developed
increasing knee pain and disability 6 months after arthroscopic meniscectomy. Magnetic
resonance imaging showed subchondral osteonecrosis of both femoral condyles with cyst
formation.
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