Ostochondritis dissecans

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Rright knee pain since 6 weeks

Patient Data

Age: 16 years.
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is a well-corticated bone fragment adjacent to the medial femoral condyle, representing fragmentation of its articular surface.

Case Discussion

Osteochondritis dissecans classically it affects the lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle. It may lead to intraarticular loose bodies.

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