Presentation
Medial knee joint pain.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteochondral defect
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Mixed lucent/sclerotic lesion at the medial femoral condyle articular surface in keeping with an osteochondral defect.
From the case:
Osteochondral defect
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MR confirms the presence of an osteochondral defect.
Case Discussion
- femoral condyle is the most common location
- causes include osteochondritis dissecans, AVN, trauma and post-surgical