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Non-Traumatic Fracture Of Pedunculated Osteochondroma - A case report and brief review of literature.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2013 October
INTRODUCTION: Non-traumatic fracture of pedunculated osteochondroma is a known, but rare complication. Treatment protocols for such complication are debatable, however, surgical intervene have been advocated.
CASE REPORT: 14 years old male presented with pain and redness around the knee with no history of injury. Radiograph showed fracture of solitary osteochondroma of femur. Excision was done through posterolateral approach and confirmed with histopathology. Patient returned to activities at 2 weeks post surgery.
CONCLUSION: Atraumatic fractures may occur due to strong muscular contractions in cases of pedunculated osteochondroma. Surgical excision gives prompt relief from symtoms.
CASE REPORT: 14 years old male presented with pain and redness around the knee with no history of injury. Radiograph showed fracture of solitary osteochondroma of femur. Excision was done through posterolateral approach and confirmed with histopathology. Patient returned to activities at 2 weeks post surgery.
CONCLUSION: Atraumatic fractures may occur due to strong muscular contractions in cases of pedunculated osteochondroma. Surgical excision gives prompt relief from symtoms.
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