Central osteophytes

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Knee pain

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

Weight-bearing

x-ray

Central osteophytes of the lateral femoral condyles bilaterally. Mild osteoarthritis of the left medial tibiofemoral compartment. 

Case Discussion

Central or button osteophytes result from endochondral ossification of cartilage injuries. 

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