The combination of features is in keeping with subchondral insufficiency microfracture or previously described spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SONK).
What does SONK stand for?
SONK stands for Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee
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Samples in periodicals archive:
Since its first description in 1968 by Ahlback and colleagues, (1) spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee has been recognized as a distinct clinical entity with the potential to cause significant morbidity to affected patients.
An MRI can be useful in rare cases, usually in elderly women, to diagnose spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee or a stress fracture.