نوع مقاله : گزارش موردی
نویسندگان
مرکز تحقیقات ارتوپدی، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مازندران، ساری، ایران
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Abstract
Stress fractures are rare injuries that occur due to redundant mechanical pressure or overuse of the bone. We aim to report a case of bilateral distal femoral stress fracture with intra-articular extension in an old woman with degenerative joint disease (DJD) and osteoporosis. Here we report a bilateral intra-articular distal femoral stress fractures in an elderly woman with a history of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis with complaints of intensification of pain, limitation of movements and weight bearing. Unfortunately, the patient neglected, and did not visit for more than a year after the initial visit. She underwent total knee arthroplasty for both knees three months apart. After two years of follow-up, her knees were free of pain, and no specific complaint was mentioned. Stress fractures even with intra-articular extension in the elderly with osteoarthritis may mimic arthritis symptoms and hide behind them. Orthopedics must consider stress fractures in the differential diagnosis of elderly patients with osteoarthritis and persistent pain.
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