Title: A Case Report and Functional Outcome in Bilateral Osteochondritis Dissecans in the Knee which was Operated Arthroscopically
Author: Dr Kumar Aditya, Dr A.K.Mahto
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v12i03.10
Abstract
Definition
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a disorder of subchondral bone, which secondarily affects the overlying articular cartilage.
- In OCD, an area of subchondral bone becomes necrotic, resulting in a loss of structural support for the overlying articular cartilage. This process leads to degeneration and fragmentation of the articular cartilage and underlying bone.
- In the absence of treatment or spontaneous regression, the osteochondral fragment gradually separates from its bony bed, eventually forming a loose body.
