25/03/2025
Osteochondritis Dissecans is a condition affecting
the joint surface resulting in separation of a portion
of cartilage from the underlying bone The knee is the most common joint affected,
followed by the ankle, elbow, and shoulder, but it can
affect any joint
The condition is more common in males
Signs and Symptoms
Swelling, intermittent pain, aching, buckling
sensation, locking, or catching of joints
Involvement of the knee may result in outward rotation of the affected foot
Crackling sounds coming from within the joint during motion
Some individuals may have no symptoms at all and be incidentally diagnosed
by x-ray
Causes
The true cause of Osteochondritis Dissecans is unknown
Some theories behind the mechanism are traumatic injury, repetitive stress,
loss of blood supply, and/or abnormal bone formation
Risk Factors
Sports involving repetitive force such as running and year round
participativos in sports
Obesity
Family history of osteochondritis
dissecans
Bowlegs or knock knees
Other joints affected with osteochondritis
dissecans
Treatment
The most successful outcomes are in
individuals who are treated before
reaching skeletal maturity
If the cartilage is intact and the patient
has yet to reach skeletal maturity, non-
operative treatment is more likely to be
