Osteochondritis Dissecans
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| Name: Osteochondritis Dissecans |
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| 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.
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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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