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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 1/2015

01-01-2015 | Case Report

Unstable osteochondral fragment of the lateral femoral condyle containing the popliteus tendon origin. Report of three cases

Authors: Samir Chheda, Tetyana Gorbachova, Minn Saing, Sumathi Wable

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

We report a series of three cases of unusual locations of chronic osteochondral fragments arising from the posterolateral aspect of the lateral femoral condyle, presenting acutely in young adults, in which the unstable fragment contained the origin of the popliteus tendon, with MRI and arthroscopic correlation. Although atypical, we hypothesize that these cases represent adult osteochondritis dissecans with extension to a popliteus tendon origin. Preoperative diagnosis of popliteus tendon involvement may influence clinical management in patients with an unstable osteochondral fragment in this location.
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Metadata
Title
Unstable osteochondral fragment of the lateral femoral condyle containing the popliteus tendon origin. Report of three cases
Authors
Samir Chheda
Tetyana Gorbachova
Minn Saing
Sumathi Wable
Publication date
01-01-2015
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-014-1959-6

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