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Femoral head osteochondritis dissecans in a child. BMJ Case Rep 2023 Mar 17;16(3)

Date

03/18/2023

Pubmed ID

36931689

Pubmed Central ID

PMC10030482

DOI

10.1136/bcr-2022-253375

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85150666065 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

This case report describes an early-adolescent boy with an osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion of the left femoral head secondary to significant acetabular dysplasia and coxa valga of the proximal femur. Patient underwent left proximal femur varus osteotomy. Follow-up imaging demonstrates healing and resolution of the OCD lesion. Future plan for left hip is periacetabular osteotomy, following triradiate cartilage closure, to correct acetabular dysplasia. The aim of this case report is to support clinicians in the assessment and treatment of this rare condition.

Author List

Hernandez SG, McQueen RG, Erickson JB

Author

John B. Erickson DO Assistant Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Acetabulum
Adolescent
Child
Femur
Femur Head
Hip Dislocation
Humans
Male
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteotomy