Trevor disease with compromise of the patellar tendon. Case report

Abstract

Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica, also known as Trevor Fairbank disease, is characterized by asymmetrical osteochondral overgrowth of the epiphyseal cartilage. The clinical presentation of this disease is wide and variable, depending on the site of the lesion. Treatment could be conservative or surgical depending on the size of the lesion or clinical symptoms. A proper physical examination and imaging studies is vital for the preoperative planning and prognosis of this disease. 

We present a 49-years old male with Trevor's disease located in the tibial tuberosity of the knee that compromises the patellar tendon. The surgical excision of the lesion was achieved preserving integrity of the tendon with very good clinical outcome.