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Chondroblastoma of the femoral head: management and outcome
International Orthopaedics, 04/29/09

Strong DP et al. - In a study to assess pts who underwent treatment for a chondroblastoma involving the proximal femoral capital epiphysis, it was concluded that a direct approach is likely to lead to the best outcome for this rare condition.

Methods

10 pts underwent treatment for a chondroblastoma involving the proximal femoral capital epiphysis.
Pts were aged between 8 and 19 yrs and in 4 the epiphysis was not yet fused.
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Results

5 had curettage via a drill hole created up the femoral neck, of whom 2 developed local recurrence.
5 had a direct approach to the chondroblastoma through the femoral neck, and there were no local recurrences.
Both pts with local recurrence were under 14 yrs of age—1 was cured by a direct approach through the neck of the femur and the other by lifting a trap door of articular cartilage.
Apart from 1 patient with a temporary leg length discrepancy, there were no other complications.

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