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1.Atraumatic fractures of osteochondroma may be caused secondary to strong muscle contraction
2.Such presentations are acutely symtomatic and surgical excision of the lesion gives prompt relief
Case Report | Volume 3 | Issue 4 | JOCR Oct-Dec 2013 | Page 46-48 | Mishra PK, Gupta A, Gaur SC, Dwivedi R
DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.132
Authors: Mishra PK[1], Gupta A[2], Gaur SC[3], Dwivedi R[4]
[1]Department of Orthopedic Surgery, G.S.V.M. Medical College Kanpur, India.
[2]Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Priti Nursing Home, Allahabad, U.P. India.
[3]Department of Orthopedic Surgery, M.L.N Medical College, Allahabad, U.P. India.
[4]Department of Orthopedic, M.L.N Medical College, Allahabad, U.P. India.
Address of Correspondence:
Dr Pankaj Kumar Mishra, 530/2F New Dhyanchand Colony, Sipri Bazar Jhansi, U.P. India. Email: drpankajv@yahoo.com
Abstract
Introduction: Non-traumatic fracture of pedunculated osteochondroma is a known, but rare complication. Treatment protocols for such complication are debatable. However, surgical intervene have been advocated.
Case Report: It is a case report of a 14 years old male patient of atraumatic fracture of solitary osteochondroma. On radiographic examination, it showed fracture through base of pedunculated osteochondroma.
Conclusion: By pathology and clinico-radiological examination, it was a benign diagnosis. We recommend operative intervention for this rare complication.
Keywords: Pedunculated osteochondroma; fracture; non-traumatic.
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How to Cite This Article: Mishra PK, Gupta A, Gaur SC, Dwivedi R. Non-Traumatic Fracture Of Pedunculated Osteochondroma. A case report and brief review of literature. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2013 Oct-Dec ;3(4): 46-48. Available from: https://www.jocr.co.in/wp/2013/04/13/2250-0685-098-fulltext/ |
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