Knee Osteochondral Injuries

OSTEOCHONDRAL INJURIES

  1. An injury to the smooth surface on the end of the bones, called articular cartilage, and the bone underneath.
  2. Degree of injury ranges from a small crack to a piece of bone (fragment) breaking off inside the joint.
  3. Fragments may range in size and depth and can remain attached or become a loose body inside the joint.
  4. Common in adolescents and young adults and typically occurs in the knee, ankle, and elbow.

Cause

  1. Trauma or repetitive stress to the joint.

Symptoms

  1. Pain with weight bearing
  2. Swelling
  3. Occasional catching or locking of joint
  4. Tender to touch
  5. Decreased motion and instability of the joint

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