osteochondritis dessicans Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
osteochondritis where a fragment of hyaline cartilage with variable amount of bone fragments breaks off the surface of a joint
2
Q
what is the most common joint affects in osteochondritis dessicans
A
knee
3
Q
what part of the knee is most commonly affected
A
medial femoral condyle
4
Q
who does it mostly affect
A
adolescents
5
Q
presentation
A
poorly localised pain, effusion and occasional locking
6
Q
how many cases are bilateral
A
around one quarter
7
Q
what can it cause
A
loose bodies within the knee joint and a pothole which predisposes them to osteoarthritis
8
Q
what types of osteochondritis dessicans can occur
A
compression, traction and fragmentation
