“How is osteochondritis treated?”
My friend is 25 year old, and he was diagnosed with osteochondritis of the knee. What are the treatment options for it?
5 Answers
Osteochonditis is not a thing.
Depends. See an orthopedic surgeon who treats the involved joint.
Initially, conservative treatment is tried, NSAIDs, physical therapy, ice, and over-the-counter joint vitamin glucosamine. If not working, arthroscopic surgery could be considered, including possible joint preservation with orthobiological techniques.
It depends on the grade of the lesion and the stability of the fragment. Results in adults are not as good as those in the skeletally immature.
Osteochondritis of the knee (called OCD) is when a small part of the bone dies and the underlying cartilage flakes off. The treatment is surgical. It can vary depending on the stage of the disease. Often, we will drill holes into the defect to stimulate blood flow and healing. More extensive procedures like grafting new bone into the lesion may be necessary.
Hope it helps,
Dr. Bose
Hope it helps,
Dr. Bose
