Osteochondritis dissecans

Osteochodritis desequans (OTS) is a rare form of hereditary osteochondrosis, which is manifested by damage to the intervertebral discs. In our article we will talk in more detail about this pathology, and also answer the most popular questions from patients and parents about OTS.

OTS affects all parts of the spine, but the lumbar region is most often affected. Chronic inflammation and fragility cause microcracks in the annulus fibrosus, which protects the intervertebral disc. This leads to the destruction and destruction of cartilage and the appearance of osteophytes - spike-like growths.

Symptoms of osteochondrosis dissecans appear between 3 and 6 years of age at birth. Since OTS is hereditary and acquired in nature, at the same age the disease can manifest itself differently in different children. The most common signs of OTS: - Pain