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Osteochondritis Dissecans

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Osteochondritis Dissecans

  • See Also
  1. Elbow Osteochondritis Dissecans
  2. Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans
  3. Osteochondritis Dissecans of Talus
  4. Pseudomonas Osteochondritis
  5. Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
  6. Avascular Necrosis of the Metatarsal Head
  7. Avascular Necrosis of the Tarsal Navicular
  8. Lunate Avascular Necrosis
  9. Navicular Avascular Necrosis
  • Pathophysiology
  1. Subchondral bone undergoes avascular necrosis
    1. Articular cartilage separates from adjacent bone (and its blood supply)
    2. Cartilage may extrude into joint to form loose body
  2. Osteochondritis Dissecans most commonly occurs in the knee
    1. May also be seen in the elbow, ankle, and hip