Osteochondritis dessicans lesions of the lateral femoral condyle occur relatively infrequently and are even more rare in bilateral knees. This case study is an example of such a diagnosis. The ...

Pure valgus stress may also result in an ACL tear, with imaging findings often demonstrating a contusion on the lateral femoral condyle (from direct impact), as well as an ACL tear, medial ...

Figure 1: AP (A) and lateral (B) radiographs demonstrating a lesion in the posterior aspect of the lateral femoral condyle (arrow). Figure 2: MRI reveals avascular necrosis (arrow).

The associated injuries were confirmed by arthroscopy in 12/16 patients. Conclusions: Kissing contusion is a significant injury often associated with ligamentous or menisceal injuries. Type I lesions ...