Solitary Osteochondroma of Fibula in Distal Tibiofibular Joint causing Valgus Deformity of Ankle: A Case Report.
- Author:
Dong Hum LEE
1
;
Sung Il SHIN
;
Yong Wook PARK
;
Do Young KIM
;
Sang Soo LEE
;
Dong Hyun SUH
;
Pil Sung HWANG
;
Hyong Nyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chunchon Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chunchon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Distal fibula;
Osteochondroma with ankle deformity;
Excision and wedge osteotomy
- MeSH:
Ankle*;
Bone Development;
Chondrocytes;
Congenital Abnormalities*;
Exostoses;
Fibula*;
Humans;
Joints*;
Male;
Osteochondroma*;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2005;9(1):113-116
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The osteochondroma is a cartilage-capped exostosis resulting from an error in the regulation of normal chondrocyte proliferation and maturation that leads to a normal bone growth. Although exostoses are benign lesions, they are often associated with characteristic progressive skeletal deformities and may cause clinical symptoms. Surgery can prevent progression and provide correction for certain deformities. We experienced a rare case of solitary osteochondroma in a 21-year-old male which caused the valgus deformity of the ankle.
