Osteochondritis dessicans lesions of the lateral femoral condyle occur relatively infrequently and are even more rare in bilateral knees. This case study is an example of such a diagnosis. The ...

This case is the first described treatment of lateral femoral condyle avascular necrosis using an injectable calcium sulfate–based bone putty in a non-steroid user.

It was first described by Paul Segond in 1879 as a "pearly, resistant, fibrous band" connecting the lateral femoral epicondyle to the lateral condyle of the tibia.

The associated injuries were confirmed by arthroscopy in 12/16 patients. Conclusions: Kissing contusion is a significant injury often associated with ligamentous or menisceal injuries. Type I lesions ...

Pure valgus stress may also result in an ACL tear, with imaging findings often demonstrating a contusion on the lateral femoral condyle (from direct impact), as well as an ACL tear, medial ...

The patients usually experience pain over the lateral condyle of the femur or the outer side of the knee, and this area is tender on touch, especially just above the knee joint line.

Mohamed Morsy, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, is an author of a recently published article titled “Reconstruction of a Pediatric Lateral Femoral Condyle After ...