Primary lipoma arborescens of the knee may involve the development of early osteoarthritis if prompt synovectomy is not performed

Conclusion In this series, primary LA of the knee involved the development of early osteoarthritis when prompt synovectomy was not performed. Timely synovectomy is strongly recommended, if not mandatory. Level of evidence IV.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research