A case of subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee potentially caused by mediolateral knee laxity without structural abnormalities
摘要
Meniscal injury and/or extrusion have been indicated as causes of subchondral insufficiency fracture (SIFK). However, mediolateral knee laxity has not been discussed as a risk factor. This is a case report of SIFK potentially caused by mediolateral laxity in the absence of a meniscal disorder.
Case presentationA 59-year-old male patient presented with SIFK in the medial femoral condyle without meniscal injury or extrusion. Tibial condylar valgus osteotomy (TCVO) was performed, and the preoperative total mediolateral laxity of 8° in extension and 6° in 80° flexion decreased to 6° and 4°, respectively, two years postoperatively. Moreover, the magnetic resonance images revealed no bone marrow lesions, and the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score improved from 61.4 to 79.7.
ConclusionA case of SIFK with mediolateral laxity, without meniscal disorder, was successfully treated by TCVO, indicating knee laxity as a potential risk factor for SIFK.