Steroid-related osteonecrosis of the knee. Two case reports and a literature review.
Steroid-related osteonecrosis of the knee has been only rarely reported, especially without concomitant hip involvement. Two such cases are documented with correlated roentgenographic and magnetic resonance imaging. A comprehensive review of the literature illustrates the diverse circumstances in which this rare condition may occur.
Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA 92037.
G J
GJ
Kelman
G W
GW
Williams
C W
CW
Colwell
R H
RH
Walker
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000473:pathology*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000473:pathology
D005938:Glucocorticoids