Focal subchondral bone necrosis leading to cartilage instability. Common site: lateral aspect of medial femoral condyle. Clinical: pain, swelling, catching, locking in adolescents. Imaging: X-ray shows lucency; MRI defines stability of fragment. Treatment: stable juvenile lesions—activity modification; unstable/adult—drilling, fixation, grafting.
Case Presentation A 40-year-old male presented with progressive pain in the right hip for the past one year. The pain was initially mild but grad...
Introduction Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head, also known as osteonecrosis, is a condition characterized by death of bone tissue due...
What is the most common site for osteochondritis dissecans in the knee?
Which imaging modality is best for assessing the stability of an osteochondritis dissecans lesion?
In the context of osteochondritis dissecans, what does a high T2 signal completely surrounding the fragment indicate?
What is the treatment for a stable juvenile osteochondritis dissecans lesion?
Which age group is associated with a better prognosis for healing in osteochondritis dissecans?
What is the most common clinical symptom of osteochondritis dissecans in adolescents?
What MRI feature indicates that an osteochondritis dissecans lesion is stable?
Which of the following is NOT a common site for osteochondritis dissecans?
What is the primary aetiological factor believed to contribute to the development of osteochondritis dissecans?
What surgical treatment is indicated for a Grade IV osteochondritis dissecans lesion?
