Late-Onset Sciatic Nerve Compression Due to Distal Femoral Osteochondroma

Authors

I-Fan Hsieh, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
Tian-Shin Yeh, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, TaiwanFollow

Abstract

Osteochondroma is one of the most common benign bone tumors, typically asymptomatic, and rarely causes nerve compression. Previous case reports documented nerve compression by osteochondroma arising from the proximal fibula, pelvic bone, and spine. We report a rare case of osteochondroma at the distal femur causing sciatic nerve compression with symptom onset at 42 years old. This case highlights that osteochondroma can develop at any skeletal location, and even though these lesions typically cease to grow after skeletal maturity. Individuals with a history of osteochondroma should consider it as a differential diagnosis for new symptoms even in older age to avoid diagnostic delays.

Recommended Citation

Hsieh, I-Fan and Yeh, Tian-Shin (2025) "Late-Onset Sciatic Nerve Compression Due to Distal Femoral Osteochondroma," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 2025: Iss. 1, Article 12.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.6315/3005-3846.2259
Available at: http://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol2025/iss1/12