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Subchondral cyst of bone: a case report
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|October 1, 1979
Summary
A rare subchondral bone cyst in the fibular head of a young woman was reported. This case, potentially the first documented instance in this specific location, was treated with surgical excision of the fibular head.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Subchondral bone cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop beneath the cartilage in joints.
- Cysts in the fibular head are uncommon, with limited literature available.
- This report details a unique case of a subchondral cyst affecting the entire fibular head.