Transient osteoporosis of the femoral condyle: a case report.

Komatsu, Takeshi; Kadoya, Yoshinori; Minoda, Yukihide; Masada, Toshiaki; Yamano, Yoshiki · Knee · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe a patient with transient osteoporosis of the femoral condyle. A differential diagnosis should be made for osteonecrosis, infectious disorders, and infiltrative neoplasms based on the normal laboratory findings and diffuse bone edema pattern in MRI. Since this disorder is self-limiting, both the surgeon and clinician should be aware of this condition and must avoid unnecessary intervention.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy