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Osteochondritis Dissecans

Medical Questions » Osteochondritis Dissecans
Name: Osteochondritis Dissecans
Also known as:
Injury to the cartilage lining the knee joint.
Causes of Osteochondritis Dissecans
A fragment of cartilage separates from the joint surface and floats free in the joint (synovial) fluid, usually due to a sudden major injury, or repeated minor injuries, to the knee.
Symptoms of Osteochondritis Dissecans
Dull aching pain in the knee joint that is worsened by exercise and may be accompanied by swelling and locking of the knee.
Tests for Osteochondritis Dissecans
X-rays of the knee may be able to confirm the diagnosis, otherwise diagnosed during arthroscopy (looking into the joint through a thin tube).
Treatment for Osteochondritis Dissecans
Initially rest and strapping may be effective, but persistent or severe cases require surgical treatment, usually by arthroscopy.
Complications of Osteochondritis Dissecans of its treatment
Locking of the knee in one position may become difficult to relieve.
Likely Outcome of Osteochondritis Dissecans
Good results from surgical treatment.
       
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