Distal tibial interosseous osteochondroma with impending fracture of fibula – a case report and review of literature
2009
Case Report on Distal Tibial Osteochondroma
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Wani Iftikhar H, Sharma Siddhartha, Malik Farid H, Singh Manjeet, Shiekh Irfan, Salaria Abdul Q
Primary Institution: Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Conclusion
Early excision of distal tibial osteochondromas can prevent future complications such as ankle deformities and fractures.
Supporting Evidence
- Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors, often found in young individuals.
- The patient presented with swelling and pain in the ankle due to an osteochondroma.
- Radiography showed a well-defined bony exostosis with impending fracture of the fibula.
- The patient underwent successful surgical excision of the osteochondroma.
- Post-operative follow-up showed complete recovery with no recurrence.
Takeaway
A 16-year-old boy had a bone growth on his leg that could break his ankle, but doctors removed it before that happened, and now he's all better.
Methodology
The patient underwent radiography and MRI, followed by surgical excision of the osteochondroma.
Participant Demographics
16-year-old male
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