Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondritis Dissecans is a condition in which complete or partial separation of a small section(s) of cartilage from the underlying bone occurs, followed by displacement into the joint cavity. The knee joint is most often affected.

As a result of cartilage separation, a person experiences pain, swelling and limited mobility in the affected joint. If the condition does not go away on its own or recurs too often, it may be necessary to perform an arthrotomy, a surgical procedure to open the joint to remove the detached piece of cartilage.

Osteochondritis dissecans is more common in adolescents and young adults who play sports. The causes of the disease are not completely clear; the role of injuries and disturbances in the blood supply to areas of cartilage is assumed. Diagnosis is based on the clinical picture and imaging data of the joint. Treatment is primarily conservative, but if ineffective, surgery may be required.

Osteochondyritis dissecans or osteochondritis dissecans is a disease that affects the knee joints, causing chronic pain and limited movement.

With osteochondritis, a small section of cartilage separates from the adjacent bone along with displacement into the cavity of the knee joint. Such a departure

Osteochondigritis dissecans (OD) is a disease characterized by partial or complete separation of a small area of ​​cartilage tissue from adjacent bones, followed by its displacement into the joint cavity. It most commonly affects the knee area, but can also occur in other joints. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and tenderness with movement in the affected area. If the OD does not respond to treatment or recurs repeatedly, an arthrotomy may be required to remove the separated