Arthroscopic Excision of Solitary Intra-articular Osteochondroma of the Knee
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
;
: 36-39, 2013.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Osteochondroma is the most common benign tumor of the growing bone commonly involving the knee joint region. It often involves the metaphysis of the long bone, occurring extra-articularly. In spite of this, solitary intra-articular osteochondroma has rarely been reported in the literature. A 41-year-old man presented with diffuse pain and discomfort of the left knee for over 2 months. Clinical examination revealed a bony prominence involving the superolateral aspect of the left distal femur. Diagnostic evaluation involved radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and a diagnostic arthroscopy, which showed features of an intra-articular osteochondroma in the left distal femur. Arthroscopic excision of the solitary intra-articular osteochondroma resulted in a complete relief of symptoms and return to full competitive activities. No recurrence of symptoms occurred during the one year of follow-up. Solitary intra-articular osteochondroma of the knee is an unusual case, which can be successfully managed with arthroscopy.
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Main subject:
Arthroscopy
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Recurrence
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Osteochondroma
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Follow-Up Studies
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Femur
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Knee
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Knee Joint
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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