Non-Traumatic Fracture Of Pedunculated Osteochondroma. A case report and brief review of literature

Learning Point of the Article :
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

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

Article Received : 2013-10-05,

Article Accepted : 2013-10-10

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 October, 3(10): 46-48.

Non-Traumatic Fracture Of Pedunculated Osteochondroma. A case report and brief review of literature

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