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What is medial femoral condyle?

What is medial femoral condyle?

The medial condyle is one of the two projections on the lower extremity of femur, the other being the lateral condyle. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the centre of mass being medial to the knee.

What is a medial femoral condyle fracture?

What is a Medial Condyle Femur Fracture? One of the rarer bone fractures seen in the medical community, the medial condyle of the femur is a bony protrusion where the femur meets the knee. Both knees also have a protrusion on the other side of the knee called the lateral condyle.

What is the function of the medial condyle of the femur?

The medial and lateral condyles form the proximal part of the body of femur, and articulate with the proximal part of tibia to form the femorotibial joint.

Where are the condyles of the femur located?

A femoral condyle is the ball-shape located at the end of the femur (thigh bone). There are two condyles on each leg known as the medial and lateral femoral condyles. If there is a fracture (break) in part of the condyle, this is known as a fracture of the femoral condyle. Physiotherapy is very important during the rehabilitation

What are the features of a femoral condyle fracture?

Lytic well-defined bone lesion eccentric located in the distal femoral epiphysis, measuring up to 3.0 cm, sharply defined margins, with apparently internal arch calcifications, and no periosteal reaction. Features are those of a nonaggressive bone tumor. Loading images… Medial femoral condyle fracture associated with lipohemarthrosis.

Which is the best way to treat medial femoral condyle?

Younger patients are more likely to be treated successfully with cartilage removal and bone drilling, while older patients usually have to undergo knee replacement. Other factors that affect treatment include the level of activity in patients and the specific area of the disease.

Which is larger the lateral or the medial condyle?

Anatomical terms of bone. The medial condyle is one of the two projections on the lower extremity of femur, the other being the lateral condyle. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the centre of mass being medial to the knee.