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Avascular necrosis of lateral femoral condyle in a middle-aged woman from central India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Bone infarcts, also called avascular necrosis of the knee or osteonecrosis, are defined as the anoxic death of the bone parts caused by interrupted blood supply and can occur in any bone of the body. It is most associated with trauma, sickle cell disease, steroid intake, alcohol abuse, gout, and liver cirrhosis. The most affected lower limb sites are the head of the femur, medial femoral condyle and talus. We present a case of a 38-year-old female with a history of working long standing hours a day, found to have avascular necrosis of the lateral femoral condyle of the distal femur on magnetic resonance imaging of the knee, which is a rare condition.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.02.092

Authors: Achal Gulghane, Kavita Gomase, Vaishali Taksande, Anshul Sood

Institution: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Bone and Joint Diseases

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600