Fractured Osteochondroma: A Case Report
Jacob L Kraus1, Akash Maheshwari2, Mukul Maheshwari1
1Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.
Cureus
|March 26, 2025
Abstract:
Osteochondroma fractures, although uncommon, are a clinically significant diagnosis that should be considered in patients with acute pain about an osteochondroma following physical activity. Imaging is essential for diagnosing these fractures and guiding management. Here we present a case of a fractured pedunculated osteochondroma.
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