Chondrolysis

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

14 year old girl with a left slipped capital femoral epiphysis that had been previously treated by pin fixation.

Patient Data

Age: 14 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Chondrolysis of the left hip.

Case Discussion

This girl had a Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis(SCFE) 3 months ago and had been treated by percutaneous pin fixation. A joint penetration was reported during the operation, which is one of the causes of chondrolysis.

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