Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2013
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1983-9
Abstract
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is thought to be an acquired osteochondral disorder, and its etiology may be multi-factorial. Trauma, both acute and repetitive events, has previously been proposed as a potential cause for OCD development. We present two cases of skeletally immature males who developed a symptomatic OCD lesion following a femoral condyle bone contusion. These cases suggest that an acute traumatic event may lead to the development of OCD of the knee.
Copyright Statement
This is an author-produced, peer-reviewed version of this article. The final publication is available at www.springerlink.com. Copyright restrictions may apply. DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-1983-9
Publication Information
Shea, Kevin G.; Jacobs, John C. Jr.; Grimm, Nathan L.; and Pfeiffer, Ronald P.. (2013). "Osteochondritis Dissecans Development after Bone Contusion of the Knee in the Skeletally Immature: A Case Series". Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 21(2), 403-407.