Introduction
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What is osteochondritis dissecans?
Osteochondritis dissecans is a condition in which a piece of bone or cartilage (or both) inside a joint loses blood supply and dies. This condition may be caused by an injury or overuse from an activity that repeatedly jams one bone end against another.
What causes it?
A piece of bone or cartilage that has broken loose and moved into the joint may cause symptoms of this condition to begin suddenly. Degenerative arthritis may develop in the area affected by this condition.
What are the symptoms?
Osteochondritis dissecans may not cause any symptoms, or symptoms may begin suddenly, develop gradually or come and go. The condition may be discovered by accident if an X-ray is taken for another reason.
Symptoms of osteochondritis dissecans may include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Grating in the joint
- Decreased joint movement
- Locking of the joint
How is it treated?
Treatment for osteochondritis dissecans focuses on resting the joint to allow the cartilage and bone to heal and swelling to decrease. The bone may take a full year to heal. Surgery may be necessary to remove or repair loose pieces of bone.
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