XXXX hemimelica of the knee: an unusual presentation with intra-articular loose bodies and literature review.

@entity1 @entity3681 @entity705 @entity4 @entity158 @entity7334 @entity85 @entity43895
@entity43895 hemimelica (DEH) is a rare disease characterized by the formation of @entity705 asymmetrically at the epiphysis of extremities, typically involving the ankle and the knee. It progresses during childhood and presents with limited range of motion, @entity4 , and @entity85 . A 9-year-old @entity1 with a 7-year history of DEH and previous @entity3681 presented with acute knee @entity158 , @entity4 , and limited range of motion. A clinical, radiographic, and literature review of this case was conducted to better describe this occurrence. On the basis of clinical and radiographic analyses, loose bodies were found to be originating from @entity7334 . Because of the @entity1 's symptoms, an exploratory arthroscopy was performed to further assess the formations, and the loose bodies were removed. After the procedure, the @entity1 's function and symptoms improved. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a case that identifies a complication of DEH to be loose bodies with a clear etiology and acute progression of symptoms. The possibility of loose bodies should be considered when examining a @entity1 diagnosed with DEH with acute progression of symptoms. Level of evidence level IV, case report.
