Osteochondritis dissecans of the distal femur and patella

R. S. Obedian; R. P. Grelsamer

doi:10.1016/S0278-5919(05)70012-0

Osteochondritis dissecans of the distal femur and patella

R. S. Obedian
, R. P. Grelsamer

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Abstract

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a pathologic process characterized by a partial or total separation of a fragment of bone with overlying articular cartilage. OCD may affect any joint, but the knee joint is affected most commonly. This article reviews several potential causes of OCD and classification systems for OCD. Diagnosis and treatment strategies are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	157-174
Number of pages	18
Journal	Clinics in Sports Medicine
Volume	16
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0278-5919(05)70012-0
State	Published - 1997
Externally published	Yes

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Osteochondritis dissecans of the distal femur and patella

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