Osteochondritis Dissecans (Knee) Flashcards
1
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What is Osteochondritis dissecans
A
Pathological lesion affecting articular cartilage and subchondral bone
2
Q
Osteochondritis Dissecans affects what age in Juvenile
A
10-15 while growth plates still open
3
Q
Osteochondritis Dissecans causes
A
Hereditary
Trauma
Vascular in Adult form
4
Q
Osteochondritis Dissecans most common location on knee
A
Posterolateral aspect of medial femoral condyle
5
Q
Osteochondritis Dissecans presentation
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Activity related Pain
Recurrent Effusions
Locking
6
Q
Osteochondritis Dissecans Examination (5)
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Effusion Localised Tender Stiffness Block to Move Wilsons Test
7
Q
Osteochondritis Dissecans Tests
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X-Ray
MRI
8
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Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment (4)
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Restricted Weight Bearing
Brace
Arthroscopy
Open Fixation