J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1976 Jun;11(2):250-254. 10.4055/jkoa.1976.11.2.250.

Osteochondritis Dissecans of Both Knee Joints

• Kang CN
• Choi KH
• Park CT

• KMID: 2461334
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1976.11.2.250

Abstract

A case of osteochondritis dissecans of both knee joints is developed in 15 year old boy. Since the original articles of Paget, Koning and others were reported, many theories as to etiology and pathogenesis have been proposed but exact cause has been unknown. Many Joint may show evidence of osteochondritis dissecans but lateral aspect of medial femoral condyle of knee is by far the most frequent site. Under the diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans of both knees with clinical symptoms and X-ray finding, the one was treated with excision of framents and curettage, and the other treated with drilling of fragments. In follow up study for one year, the result was good without any complaints.

MeSH Terms

Curettage
Diagnosis
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Joints
Knee Joint*
Knee*
Male
Osteochondritis Dissecans*
Osteochondritis*