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Osteochondritis dissecans
A condition in which the bone underneath the cartilage of a joint dies due to lack of blood flow.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Rare | ||||
Senior 60+ | Rare |
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I have had osteochondritis dissecans since i was 7 and i've had the bone removed but I am still in pain. why?
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Advice 39 women,MRI on left knee osteochondritis dissecans,2 bakers, cartiligious defect4.0 mm?O.S.,did p/t,cortizone,he sending me to neurlogist?Why
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My left knee i have 2 bakers cysts ,osteochondritis dissecans, ortho speciaists, did cortisone shots, physical therapy, still chronic pain what to do?
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I have osteochondritis dessicans. Can you tell me about it?
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I dev. osteochondritis dessicans in lateral chondyl femur as child. 1st surgery at 18, now 58, 5'7, 125 lbs.,feel crippled by pain, swelling. Options?
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Without medication, what are some natural methods of pain relief for osteochondritis dessicans lesions (ocd) of the knee that I can do?
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