Publications by authors named "Michael Luba"
Lateral Femoral Condyle Stress Fracture in an Ultramarathoner: A Case Report.
JBJS Case Connect
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - A 62-year-old ultramarathon runner experienced right posterolateral knee pain for several weeks and was found to have a fracture in the right lateral femoral condyle, which was treated conservatively.
- - After 14 months of recovery, the athlete was able to return to full Ironman competition, highlighting the potential for recovery from such injuries.
- - The case emphasizes the need for awareness of femoral condyle fractures in endurance athletes suffering from vague knee pain, and it calls for more research on prevention and treatment strategies related to these rare injuries.