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Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee was originally described as a distinct disorder in 1968. Characteristic imaging findings and distinctive demographic and clinical factors help distinguish this disease from other osteonecrotic conditions, with which it can be confused. This report presents a rare, atypical case of bicondylar spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee in a young patient, and highlights the importance of a clear understanding of the clinical and radiographic characteristics of this condition to accurately diagnose and treat it when evaluating osteonecrotic lesions of the knee.
Assuntos
Articulação do Joelho/patologia , Osteonecrose/diagnóstico , Adulto , Artroscopia , Feminino , Humanos , Articulação do Joelho/fisiopatologia , Articulação do Joelho/cirurgia , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Osteonecrose/fisiopatologia , Osteonecrose/cirurgia , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Over the last few years, locking plates have become increasingly popular for the treatment of a variety of periarticular fractures. Despite the popularity of these new implants, older implants have a long track record of success and are still appropriate for a variety of periarticular fractures. This article reviews some of the current literature on locking plates and compares results for general fracture types to conventional plate fixation. The question of whether a locking plate or conventional plate is best for the patient, easier for the surgeon to use, and cost-effective is discussed.
