# Fractured Osteochondroma: A Case Report

**Authors:** Jacob L Kraus, Akash Maheshwari, Mukul Maheshwari

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79478 · 2025-02-22

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare fracture of an osteochondroma, emphasizing the importance of imaging for diagnosis and management.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel case of a fractured pedunculated osteochondroma and highlights its clinical significance.

## Key findings

- Osteochondroma fractures can occur following physical activity and present with acute pain.
- Imaging is crucial for diagnosing and managing osteochondroma fractures.

## Abstract

Osteochondroma fractures, although uncommon, are a clinically significant diagnosis that should be considered in patients with acute pain about an osteochondroma following physical activity. Imaging is essential for diagnosing these fractures and guiding management. Here we present a case of a fractured pedunculated osteochondroma.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Fractured Osteochondroma (MESH:D015831), fractures (MESH:D050723), acute pain (MESH:D059787)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

2 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11933448/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11933448