Introduction: Knee joint is not an uncommon site for penetrating injuries and a spacious articulation to accommodate foreign body. Extensive literature is available on removal of loose bodies and metallic foreign bodies from the knee joint with sparse documentation of unusual intruders. Case Presentation: We report an atypical case of neglected glass fragment retrieved from the knee joint of 26-year-old male by arthroscopy, who presented to us 14 months after the index injury, in view of sudden onset excruciating pain following bike ride. Conclusion: Arthroscopy is the preferred minimally invasive modality for removal of foreign bodies from the knee joint, particularly from deeper and remote areas of knee joint. Appropriate pre-operative radiological imaging aids in better understanding of the anatomical location, improves surgical orientation, and shortens the duration of surgery. A high degree of suspicion and a meticulous history taking is important to reach the appropriate diagnosis.
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