Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Focal subchondral bone necrosis leading to cartilage instability. Common site: lateral aspect of medial femoral condyle. Clinical: pain, swelling, catching, locking in adolescents. Imaging: X-ray shows lucency; MRI defines stability of fragment. Treatment: stable juvenile lesions—activity modification; unstable/adult—drilling, fixation, grafting.
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