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Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
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Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Is a transcondylar fracture that splits the articular cartilage from
the adjacent bone leaving a flap of cartilage attached at one edge or
a free fragment. If the fragment is isolated from the vascular supply
it becomes necrotic. Detachment of the fragment to become a loose
body is rare in children.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
Eighty-five percent involve the medial condyle and it usually extends
into the intercondylar notch. On the lateral view the defect is
located anterior to intercondylar tibial eminence, unlike the normal
variant which is located posterior to the intercondylar tibial
eminence.
DDX:
References:
See References Chapter.
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