Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee

 

Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee

 

It is mainly seen in young people. Uncommon in sports medicine, it corresponds to a necrosis of the bone located under the articular cartilages, which can cause pain, swelling, and instability of the knee. .

Osteochondral fracture of the lateral condyle

 

In some cases, a bone fragment detaches in the joint causing blockages. This bone pain may be due to recent, old, or repetitive trauma to the joint.

The treatment is conservative or surgical (removal of loose cartilage and/or cartilage mosaicplasty ).