Idiopathic transient osteoporosis of the knee: five cases and revision of literature

Five patients with idiopathic transient osteoporosis were examined. Bone scanning and MRI was helpful in the diagnosis to differentiate of necrosis and all patients recovered completely with conservative and symptomatic treatment. There was no history of trauma in all patients. MRI was realized prev...

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Published in:	European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 393 - 397
Main Authors:	Sastre, Sergi, Maculé, Francisco, Lasurt, Sandra, Segur, Josep-María, Lozano, Lluis, Nuñez, Montse, Suso, Santiago
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Heidelberg Springer Nature B.V 01-07-2007
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Summary:	Five patients with idiopathic transient osteoporosis were examined. Bone scanning and MRI was helpful in the diagnosis to differentiate of necrosis and all patients recovered completely with conservative and symptomatic treatment. There was no history of trauma in all patients. MRI was realized previously in all cases to confirm the diagnosis and after the resolution of symptomathology.
ISSN:	1633-8065 1432-1068
DOI:	10.1007/s00590-007-0195-3