ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Familial osteochondritis dissecans
;
Degenerative joint disease
;
Osteoarthritis
;
Osteochondromatosis
;
Cartilage dysplasia
;
Abnormal chondrocyte metabolism
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Two cases of osteochondritis dissecans in a boy and his mother are described. In the son only the knee and elbow joints and the epiphysis of the right second metacarpal were involved, whereas the mother showed early generalised degenerative joint disease associated with many large loose bodies in one knee. The authors speculate that familial osteochondritis dissecans is a dysplasia of articular cartilage caused by abnormal chondrocyte metabolism.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00350575
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