Osteochondral Leison Flashcards
1
Q
What age range is Osteochondral dessican’s most prevalent ?
A
Children and adolescent.
2
Q
What is an Osteochondral lesion ?
A
A small segment of bone separates from its surrounding regions due to lack of blood supply. Localised AVN.
3
Q
What are the Xray appearances ?
A
A small focal lucency. Can also get as bony fragment which has shed.
4
Q
Where can OCD commonly occur ?
A
Knee (femoral condyles) and Ankle (at the talar dome), occasionally the capitellum.
5
Q
Why does OCD occur ?
A
Thought to be trauma but mostly idiopathic.
