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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2022; 10(15): 5097-5102
Published online May 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i15.5097
Published online May 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i15.5097
Knot impingement after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair mimicking infection: A case report
Du-Han Kim, Jong-Hyuk Jeon, Byung-Chan Choi, Chul-Hyun Cho, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu 42601, South Korea
Author contributions: Cho CH and Kim DH performed the conceptualization; Choi BC contributed to the investigation; Choi BC and Kim DH contributed to the data curation; Jeon JH wrote the original draft preparation; Cho CH wrote the review and editing, performed the supervision; Kim DH wrote the project administration; all authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Supported by National Research Foundation of Korea , No. 2021R1F1A1047546 .
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Corresponding author: Chul-Hyun Cho, PhD, Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, No. 1035 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, South Korea. oscho5362@dsmc.or.kr
Received: March 22, 2021
Peer-review started: December 22, 2021
First decision: February 21, 2022
Revised: February 22, 2022
Accepted: March 27, 2022
Article in press: March 27, 2022
Published online: May 26, 2022
Peer-review started: December 22, 2021
First decision: February 21, 2022
Revised: February 22, 2022
Accepted: March 27, 2022
Article in press: March 27, 2022
Published online: May 26, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is a procedure that is widely performed with satisfactory outcomes. Development of knot impingement as a rare complication after ARCR has been suggested as a cause of persistent pain with limited motion. Because of its rarity, knowledge regarding clinical features in patients with knot impingement after ARCR is limited. We suggest consideration of knot impingement after ARCR as a cause of acute shoulder pain.