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Osteonecrosis of the knee is a well-described cause of acute knee pain. It can lead to significant functional impairment, rapid arthritic joint changes and subsequent collapse. Several hypotheses exist different treatment options are used ranging from conservative management to joint arthroplasty. The majority of cases involve the distal femoral condyle and to a much lesser extent the medial tibial...