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. 

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Corresponding Author

Dr Kumar Aditya

2nd Year Post Graduate Student, Katihar Medical College