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osteochondrosis dissecans CHORUS

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Description: osteochondrosis (aka osteochondritis) dissecans
subchondral fatigue fracture commonly seen in adolescents
1. capitellum of elbow
2. knee
* medial femoral condyle close to fossa intercondylaris
* bilateral in 20-30%, rarely lateral
3. talus
* mouse = osteochondrotic fragment
* mouse bed = sclerosed pit in articular surface

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Brian Funaki, MD
Institution: CHORUS
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Wed Jul 29 2009