Osteochondroma physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Physical examination findings of osteochondroma will depend on the location of the tumor. Physical examination of patients with osteochondroma is usually remarkable for bone deformity, limited range of limb motion, loss of pulse, and color change.^[1]

The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with osteochondroma:^[1]

• Patients are usually well-appearing

• Weak pulse in affected extremity
• Hypothermia may be present

• Pallor of affected extremity may be present

• A hard, immobile, and painless palpable mass may be appreciated on physical examination.
• Muscle atrophy and palpable tenderness may be present.
• The assessment of osteochondroma during physical examination, should include:^[2]

• Location
• Edema
• Increased sweating
• Increased skin temperature

• Unilateral upper/lower extremity weakness

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