Osteochondritis dissecans

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Defect of the articular surface of the medial femoral condyle, involving its lateral surface.

ct

Defect of the articular surface of the medial femoral condyle, involving its lateral surface. No intra-articular fragment can be identified. 

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with osteochondritis dissecans.

Case courtesy of Bob Cook, MD. Western Memorial Regional Hospital Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

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