Open AccessJuvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD) of the knee: current concepts review
Author(s) -
Julio Javier Masquijo,
Alpesh Kothari
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
efort open reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2396-7544
DOI - 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180079
Subject(s) - osteochondritis dissecans , natural history , medicine , etiology , articular cartilage , lesion , juvenile , surgery , cartilage , osteoarthritis , anatomy , pathology , biology , alternative medicine , genetics
Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD) is a joint disorder of the subchondral bone and articular cartilage that affects skeletally immature patients. The aetiology of JOCD is unknown and the natural history is poorly characterized in part due to inconsistent and largely retrospective literature. Most OCD in children and adolescents presents as a stable lesion amenable to non-operative treatment or minimally invasive drilling. However, unstable forms can require a more aggressive approach. This article reviews the most recent literature available and focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of JOCD of the knee. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2019;4:201-212. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180079