Case report: multifocal subchondral stress fractures of the femoral heads and tibial condyles in a young military recruit.


Abstract

Because the incidence of bilateral subchondral stress fractures of the femoral head is low and multifocal involvement has not been reported, multifocal subchondral stress fractures can be confused with multifocal osteonecrosis.

Our case shows that subchondral stress fractures can occur in multiple sites almost simultaneously.


Full Text


Subjects


Similar articles

Authors


Publication date

2012-02-02


Journal

Clinical orthopaedics and related research
Clin Orthop Relat Res (1528-1132)

Journal topics


Language

Eng.


Copyright

Clinical orthopaedics and related research

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Korea.


Release reference

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012 Mar;470(3):944-9



Related books


Español | English

© Galenicom 1999-2013