Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4078186 | The Knee | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Michael G. Zywiel, Frank M. Armocida, Mike S. McGrath, Peter M. Bonutti, Michael A. Mont,