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


METHODS
14 years old male presented with pain and redness around the knee with no history of injury. Radiograph showed fracture of solitary osteochondroma of femur. Excision was done through posterolateral approach and confirmed with histopathology. Patient returned to activities at 2 weeks post surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Atraumatic fractures may occur due to strong muscular contractions in cases of pedunculated osteochondroma. Surgical excision gives prompt relief from symtoms.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, G.S.V.M. Medical College Kanpur, India.
Pankaj Kumar
PK
Mishra
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Priti Nursing Home, Allahabad U.P. India.
Anuj
A
Gupta
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, M.L.N Medical College Allahabad U.P. India.
Suresh Chandra
SC
Gaur
Department of Orthopedic, M.L.N MEDICAL COLLEGE ALLAHABAD U.P.
Rishi
R
Dwivedi
Pedunculated osteochondroma; fracture; non-traumatic