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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2024; 15(3): 201-203
Published online Mar 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i3.201
Cyclops syndrome following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Can relapse occur after surgery?
Recep Öztürk
Recep Öztürk, Department of Orthopedic Oncology, University Hospital Essen, Essen 45143, Germany
Author contributions: Öztürk R wrote the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Recep Öztürk, MD, Associate Professor, Researcher, Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist, Department of Orthopedic Oncology, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, Essen 45143, Germany. ozturk_recep@windowslive.com
Received: November 6, 2023
Peer-review started: November 6, 2023
First decision: January 22, 2024
Revised: January 26, 2024
Accepted: February 29, 2024
Article in press: February 29, 2024
Published online: March 18, 2024
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Abstract

Symptomatic cyclops lesions are complications that can be seen at rates of up to approximately 10% after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. However, recurrent cyclops lesions have rarely been documented. There are case rare series in the literature regarding the treatment of recurrent cyclops lesion. Future large studies are needed to investigate factors contributing to the development of cyclops lesions and syndrome and treatment options.

Keywords: Cyclops lesion; Cyclops syndrome; Anterior cruciate ligament; Knee arthroscopy; Relaps

Core Tip: Although anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a surgery with low complication rates, it may sometimes require revision surgery. One of the reasons for this is cyclops syndrome, which can lead to knee extension limitation. However, recurrence after surgery is very rare. Discussion of this rare complication is important for the management of future complications.