Endoscopic resection of a distal femoral osteochondroma: description of the technique and case report.
This report describes the successful endoscopic treatment of an osteochondroma of the distal femur. We discuss the surgical technique and the case report of a distal femoral osteochondroma that was endoscopically resected without any complications. This technique allows performing a resection that involves minimum morbidity and a prompt functional recovery.
Díaz
Arturo Almazán
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Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación-Instituto de Ortopedia, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Department, Mexico City, Mexico. dr_almazan@rocketmail.com
Miguel
Antonio
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D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012420:Running