[X-ray investigation of intercondylar eminence of tibia (report of 122 cases)].

Abstract

X-ray investigation was made on the knee joint in 122 individuals, both AP and lateral radiographs were taken. The result showed that the intercondylar eminence of tibia develops at a certain period after birth, the time to make its appearance is 6-10 years for female and 7-10 years for male. The initial appearance often takes the form of a localized prominence usually single. The various configurations of the intercondylar eminence, the angle, height and density were described.