Osteochondral defect with intra-articular loose bodies

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

A large osteochondral defect is present involving the articular surface of the medial femoral condyle with fragments seen within the joint. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of an osteochondral defect. In such cases, a careful search for the loose fragment should be undertaken, cognisant that there may be multiple fragments (as in this case). 

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