Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee

Acta Orthop Scand. 1977;48(5):517-9. doi: 10.3109/17453677708989741.

Abstract

A case of osteochondritis dissecans of the knee is described in which the site of the lesion, on the supero-medial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle, is unique. This case supports the theory that direct recurrent minor trauma causes osteochondral fractures which remain ununited producing the characteristic lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint* / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Osteochondritis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography