can anyone tell me something 'bout osteochondritis dissecans?

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i heard it's a knee sickness, but i'd like to know a liitle bit more.
Osteochondritis dissecans occur most commonly in the knees and elbows. What happens is a tiny bit of the bone inside the joint, just under the cartilage (subchondral) dies off (necrosis). This usually causes some of this dying bone or some of the cartilage over it to come loose inside the joint. This free fragment, sometimes called a "joint mouse" can cause further inflammation or irritation in the joint if it gets stuck between moving parts of the joint.

It occurs most commonly in boys from 10 to 20 years old who are athletically active. However, it is occurring in more athletic girls as well. Decreasing the inflammation and rest from athletics for 6 to 8 weeks helps to get rid of the pain. If it happens in adults, there is usually more joint damage, so surgery to remove free fragments and to clean up the joint surfaces is sometimes needed.

Natural treatment options would include joint support with glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate. This will help to decrease inflammation and to build up the cartillage. Also, proper mechanics for whatever athletic activity is needed to decrease stress on the joint.  (+ info)

Is it bad if a previously surgicly repaired joint has pain as the weather gets colder?

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I have a condition called osteochondritis of the left knee. I usually do 30 minutes of elliptical and on Sunday it started to hurt after 7 and a half minutes of elliptical. The temperature went from about 50 degrees to 25 Farenheit from Saturday to Sunday. Is this from the cold? and can I do anything to releive the pain without pain killers.
All you can really do is to use a heating pad if you don't want to any pain relievers,I can only tell you that I've had six knee surgeries and have a cadaver bone in my leg as well and I fell and broke my hip and have 3 titanium screws holding my hip together because they felt I was too young for a new hip,I always have a lot of aches and pains when the temperature drops,I live in Michigan and it's cold here,it was snowing here today,I take pain relievers over the counter for my aches and pains and use a heating pad as well.I also have osteoarthritis to contend with.I'm a 53 year old female,it sucks getting old and having to contend with pain all of the time,this is the only way I know to help ease it,I hope this helps you out,why suffer when you don't have too?Take some pain relievers for your symptoms.  (+ info)

I may need athroscopic knee surgery how long will i be out of sport for?

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I have just been diagnosed with having Osteochondritis of the laternal medial femoral condyle on my left leg and a osteochondral fragment within the defect that has broken off but as yet has not started to float around. On my right leg i have some calcification and osteophytes
( bone spurs) I am seeing a orthepedic surgeon next week so hopefully he can give me some positive news to go on!
It really depends on the type of sport and how extensive the surgery is. Good luck!  (+ info)

Osteochondritis (bone diagnostic)?

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In osteochondritis dissecans, a loose piece of bone and cartilage separates from the end of the bone because of a loss of blood supply. The loose piece may stay in place or fall into the joint space, making the joint unstable. This causes pain and feelings that the joint is "catching" or "giving way." These loose pieces are sometimes called "joint mice." Osteochondritis dissecans usually affects the knees and elbows.

Osteochondritis dissecans is being diagnosed more often in girls as they become more active in sports. It affects athletes, especially gymnasts and baseball players. The adult form occurs in mature bone, and the juvenile form occurs in growing bone.


...This is what the doctors told me I have. I was also told that i am not allowed to run, or play sports. I used to be in athletics, but now I can kiss that goodbye.

I was wondering if you have any suggestions to keep in shape?
My doctor said that he would like me to stay away from sports for about 6mo-1year.
You should avoid competitive sports for 6 to 8 weeks. Your doctor may suggest stretching exercises or swimming instead.

Can osteochondritis dissecans be cured?
Young people have the best chance of returning to their usual activity levels, although they might not be able to keep playing sports with repetitive motions, such as baseball pitching. Adults are more likely to need surgery and are less likely to be completely cured. They may later get arthritis in the joint.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/articles/488.html

That sounds like a long time but I'm sure your doctor is right, probably looking out for your future. Good Luck  (+ info)

Osteochondritis Dissecans: Why is he still have complications?

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My fiance Jeremy, has had 6 surgeries in 5 years on both knees. The doctor says he has a condition called Osteochondritis Dissecans. When I researched the condition I found out that it usually only strikes male children and teens. Jeremy is 28 years old. Also I read that if treated promptly most patients recover without any recurring issues. About once a year he has a piece of bone break off in his knee and has to have it removed. His knee has completely broken 3 times in the last 5 years. He doesn't play any sports and most of the time it happens out of nowhere. Last time he just stood up from the couch and his knee snapped. He was off work for a year and had to have a screw put in his knee. I guess my question is....why is he still having so many issues with this? Do we need to see another doctor? Could he have been misdiagnosed? I need answers. He is such a good man and tries so hard to take care of his family. But its hard for him to do with all these problems.
The cause of this condition isn't known, but it appears to be influenced inadequate blood flow to bones or cartilage. It's interesting that web sites tend to state that this condition clears up with proper treatment - there's no way to know what the proper treatment is except by trial and error, and if the problem is caused primarily by blood flow, there really is no effective treatment to restore blood flow to some areas.

One thing that is clear - the treatment approach that your fiance is using isn't working, so its time to try something else. Low-impact exercise and strength conditioning seem to be as effective as anything - activities like bike riding, straight-leg lifts, and lifting low amounts of weight. I briefly had a problem with this in college (in my knees), and it cleared up after the 3rd surgery when the doc drilled a bunch of tiny holes in the bones and cartilage (to stimulate blood flow), and also sent me to a sports rehab facility that i went to for several years.  (+ info)

Osteochondritis dissecans question?

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ok. i sprained my ankle very badly while running and my doc told me i have to get an mri done next week, since he already took xrays. he said he could possibly have found OCD. (osteochondritis dissecans) it is a syptom where a place in your joint, the bone, is cut off or loose and does not get blood supply. it is rare, but becoming more and more common in young female athletes. (i'm 13)

btw, i play volleybal, basketball, softball, track & feild, and soccer.

If anyone has info, (doctors) on this condition, plz tell me! i would like to know more!
Osteochondritis dissecans is an injury to the talus bone of the ankle joint. Because the ankle joint is so small, the amount of force that goes across the joint, with each step, has been estimated to be approximately 5-10 times a person's body weight.As a result of this tremendous force that occurs in the ankle joint, relatively small injuries to the articular surface of the talus often result in chronically painful injuries.  (+ info)

I have had osteochondritis dissecans since I was 7 and I've had the bone removed but im still in pain. Why?

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I'm now 15 and I got osteochondritis dissecans when I was 7 and I wasn't extremely athletic. I have had 4 surgeries (one just looking, next drilling, then pinning and finally removing the bone) yet I am still in pain for example i can't even walk down my street in without getting pain. I know the bone isnt there any more so i dont understand why i'm still in pain. Could it be the pin? Any other suggestions? Or any ideas of sports that i can do that dont involve my knee (i've tried swimming and cycling which are both recommended but both hurt!)?
I think you should see the doc again. Get a check up done on how your bone is.
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Knee "pop" Osteochondritis?

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I'm currently 15 I'm a guy. About 3 and a half years ago I would have my knee just "give out" on me when I'm walking so I would basically fall. Nothing showed up in the X-ray, but when I got an MRI he said I has Osteochondritis. Was in a cast for about 4 weeks. Had another MRI doctor said it was basically better. I still had a lot of pain for months after, doctor said I should stop baseball because I played all year round and I was a catcher. Sadly stopped baseball at 14 for my health. Still today i have a lot of pain in the knee and constant popping. Literally every 5 minutes if I extend me knee it pops. Or if my hand is on my knee and I move it slowly I feel it "creek". Went to the doctor in my new town he said it looks fine and the popping is absolutely nothing he couldn't do surgery (even though my old doctor said he would consider it). Would surgery help? I doubt this is growing pains if it has been like this for 3+ years? Could I play baseball again with surgery?
Is the popping something? I still get pain with things like yard work, walking for a little while, jogging for even fairly short periods of time. Please Please Help! Thank You!
i had the same problem last year. popping and giving out. nothing showning up on the xray but coming back with osteochondritis on the MRI i am 16 now and had surgery about a year ago. i went in to drill the lesion but it turned out that i had plica syndrome which was a quick and easy fix. This didnt show up on the MRI but caused my popping and some of the giving out. i still have problems with my knee because i never got the osteochondritis lesion fixed. i am curious what my doctor will do with it now. but since the surgery, no more popping. My doctor said that the popping really had nothing to do with my osteochondritis. what i would recomend is a second opinion and maybe a scope of ur knee just to see whats goin on.  (+ info)

I just had surgery for OCD in my left kne(osteochondritis dissecans). Tips for a full recovery?

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I have just had surgery to treat OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) of my left knee. I am a 23 year old male, about to be 24 on july 9th, and this had been a problem I have been dealing with since Jan 22nd of this year. My doctor preformed the OATS (osteoarticular transfer system) procedure on July 1st. I am currently stuck at home with my leg elevated, with ice on the ace bandage. When i move around i have a full led immobilizer. I am taking calcium, vitamin d, a multi vitamin, glucosamine with MSM, Knoxx Gelatin, and vitamin c. I am also taking Oxycontin to deal with the severe pain associated with the large plugs of bone and cartilage that were moved in my knee, and metamucil to keep things moving. I am eating as healthy as possible and doing what every i can think of to ensure a complete recovery. I love my knees, and i am young, so i kinda need them for a long time yet.

I need advice as to what i can do to further help my recovery. I am open to any suggestions, thank you for your time. Any personal experiences shared will help. I am stuck on this sofa for a while, so i have time to read what every you guys write me. Thanks again.
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I have osteochondritis(chest region).Anyone knows what I should do? what kind of diet or exercise advisable?

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Do I have to stop sports activities?
If a nonsurgical treatment is recommended, you should avoid activities that cause discomfort. You should avoid competitive sports for 6 to 8 weeks. Your doctor may suggest stretching exercises or swimming instead.
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Can osteochondritis dissecans be cured?
Young people have the best chance of returning to their usual activity levels, although they might not be able to keep playing sports with repetitive motions, such as baseball pitching. Adults are more likely to need surgery and are less likely to be completely cured. They may later get arthritis in the joint  (+ info)

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