Osteochondral defect (OCD) (old name = osteochondritis dissecans) may result directly from trauma or secondarily from loss of blood supply to an area of subchondral bone, resulting in avascular necrosis. The overlying cartilage, which is nourished ... Knee (75% of cases): Lateral aspect of the medial femoral condyle (75%)
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Next, the images were evaluated for the presence of an osteochondral injury or defect involving the lateral femoral condyle, and if present, the osteochondral defect was graded according to a modified Outerbridge classification system [5]: grade 1, chondral softening or blistering with an otherwise intact surface;
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[6]. The location of the lateral femoral condyle osteochondral injury was observed to maintain a constant relationship with regard to the loca-tion of the lateral femoral condyle bone contu-sion. In each case, the chondral defect was lo-cated at the posterior margin of the bone contusion.
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Hi everyone, Hoping someone can help, can anyone tell me what an osteochondral defect to the lateral femoral condyle is and if it is something to be concerned about ? I'm having surgery to repair the meniscus in my left knee and i have tried calling my os to ask some questions about my mri results but can't seem to...
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PATIENTS AND METHODS: Large osteochondral defects of the femoral condyle (mean defect size 7.2 cm(2) range 3-20) were treated by transplantation of the autologous posterior femoral condyle.
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Orthogonal radiographic images revealed an osteochondral defect in the medial femoral condyle. Magnetic resonance imaging and subsequent arthroscopic ...
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The radiographs demonstrated abnormal contour of the medial femoral condyle, consistent with an osteochondral defect, and a fabella posterior to the knee. ... While the irregular contour of the medial femoral condyle was readily apparent in this patient's images, radiographs may not always adequately show osteochondral defects.
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MyPACS.net: Radiology Teaching Files > Case 799620 ... Discussion: Note how the fluid tracks through the posterior and lateral aspect of the defect indicating partial detachment or a "flap" lesion. ... Diagnosis: Osteochondral defect, medial femoral condyle.
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We have tried to establish the course of an isolated osteochondral defect in a femoral condyle would take if it were not treated surgically. ... We have tried to establish the course of an isolated osteochondral defect in a femoral condyle would take if it were not treated surgically. We studied 15 knees in 12 patients where...
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Between 1995 and 1997, five patients were operated on with a large osteochondral defect of the femoral condyle using the lateral third of the patella. ... Between 1995 and 1997, five patients were operated on with a large osteochondral defect of the femoral condyle using the lateral third of the patella. The age of the...
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