osteochondrosis dissecans
subchondral fatigue fracture commonly seen in adolescents
- capitellum of elbow
- knee
- medial femoral condyle close to fossa intercondylaris
- bilateral in 20-30%, rarely lateral
- talus
- mouse = osteochondrotic fragment
- mouse bed = sclerosed pit in articular surface
see: osteochondrosis
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2002-04-18