Surgical Management of Snapping Quadriceps Caused by Distal Femur Osteochondroma: A Case Report
Introduction: Osteochondromas, common benign bone tumors, can lead to complications such as snapping quadriceps when located near joints such as the knee. This case report discusses a rare instance of a distal femur osteochondroma causing a snapping sensation during knee movement. The pathogenesis i...
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| author | Prem Jangra Abdus Sami Vijay Kumar Jain Naveen Jeyaraman Swaminathan Ramasubramanian Madhan Jeyaraman |
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Osteochondromas, common benign bone tumors, can lead to complications such as snapping quadriceps when located near joints such as the knee. This case report discusses a rare instance of a distal femur osteochondroma causing a snapping sensation during knee movement. The pathogenesis involves the tumor altering the normal mechanics of the quadriceps tendon, necessitating a comprehensive diagnostic approach including magnetic resonance imaging and dynamic ultrasound.
Case Report:
We report a 37-year-old male who presented with a 6-month history of progressive pain, swelling, and a snapping sensation in the right knee, which was confirmed as a pedunculated osteochondroma with a cartilage cap <2 cm in thickness with appropriate investigations. Due to failed conservative management, the surgical resection through the Swashbuckler approach was performed.
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The case emphasizes the importance of precise diagnostic imaging and tailored surgical intervention in managing uncommon mechanical complications of osteochondromas. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bf83b23e34ab41bbafcde8dbb1666dd72025-08-20T02:36:30ZengIndian Orthopaedic Research GroupJournal of Orthopaedic Case Reports2250-06852321-38172025-06-01156566210.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i06.5664Surgical Management of Snapping Quadriceps Caused by Distal Femur Osteochondroma: A Case ReportPrem JangraAbdus SamiVijay Kumar JainNaveen JeyaramanSwaminathan RamasubramanianMadhan JeyaramanIntroduction: Osteochondromas, common benign bone tumors, can lead to complications such as snapping quadriceps when located near joints such as the knee. This case report discusses a rare instance of a distal femur osteochondroma causing a snapping sensation during knee movement. The pathogenesis involves the tumor altering the normal mechanics of the quadriceps tendon, necessitating a comprehensive diagnostic approach including magnetic resonance imaging and dynamic ultrasound. Case Report: We report a 37-year-old male who presented with a 6-month history of progressive pain, swelling, and a snapping sensation in the right knee, which was confirmed as a pedunculated osteochondroma with a cartilage cap <2 cm in thickness with appropriate investigations. Due to failed conservative management, the surgical resection through the Swashbuckler approach was performed. Conclusion: The case emphasizes the importance of precise diagnostic imaging and tailored surgical intervention in managing uncommon mechanical complications of osteochondromas.https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/06/01/surgical-management-of-snapping-quadriceps-caused-by-distal-femur-osteochondroma-a-case-report/osteochondromasnapping quadricepsdistal femursurgical resectionswashbuckler approachknee biomechanics |
| spellingShingle | Prem Jangra Abdus Sami Vijay Kumar Jain Naveen Jeyaraman Swaminathan Ramasubramanian Madhan Jeyaraman Surgical Management of Snapping Quadriceps Caused by Distal Femur Osteochondroma: A Case Report Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports osteochondroma snapping quadriceps distal femur surgical resection swashbuckler approach knee biomechanics |
| title | Surgical Management of Snapping Quadriceps Caused by Distal Femur Osteochondroma: A Case Report |
| title_full | Surgical Management of Snapping Quadriceps Caused by Distal Femur Osteochondroma: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Surgical Management of Snapping Quadriceps Caused by Distal Femur Osteochondroma: A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Surgical Management of Snapping Quadriceps Caused by Distal Femur Osteochondroma: A Case Report |
| title_short | Surgical Management of Snapping Quadriceps Caused by Distal Femur Osteochondroma: A Case Report |
| title_sort | surgical management of snapping quadriceps caused by distal femur osteochondroma a case report |
| topic | osteochondroma snapping quadriceps distal femur surgical resection swashbuckler approach knee biomechanics |
| url | https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/06/01/surgical-management-of-snapping-quadriceps-caused-by-distal-femur-osteochondroma-a-case-report/ |
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