Question 1

what are the symptoms of osteochondritis dissecans in my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Pain: On flextion and extention of the ankle joint.

Question 2

ive been diagnosed with left osteochondritis dissecans ankle 6 weeks. when surgery is a must in my condition? is there any effective treatment option

Accepted Answer

OCD: If there is complete detachment of fragments, nonoperative treatment may be tried for as long as 6 months/(wearing a brace with no weight bearing) but may not be as successful in adults as it can be in children. It's best to adhere to the advice of an orthopedic surgeon who has experience with OCD of the ankle.

Question 3

what happens during osteochondritis dissecans?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage loss: It is a failure of the end of the bone that contacts the next bone in line.  Not only does the cartilage sheer off, but it also sheers off the end of the bone that the cartilage is mounted to.

Question 4

is osteochondritis dissecans curable?

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No: This is something that you work on and take care of, but it doesn't get cured- it only gets controlled.  How well controlled depends on how committed you are at treatment - usually physical therapy and exercises.

Question 5

what kind of doctor sees somebody for osteochondritis dissecans?

Accepted Answer

Ortho or IM: Internal medicine or orthopedics.

Question 6

osteochondritis dissecans and charcot marie tooth syndrome, what to do?

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Charcot marie: Charcot marie syndrome is a  genetic disease that affects nerves and is passed down through families. It has many factors and presents many defects to numerous to list here. There is no cure but symptoms can be managed. See your MD to start.

Question 7

is there a relation between osteochondritis dissecans and charcot marie tooth syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Different conditiins: Charcot marie tooth syndrome is a genetic disease that effect the peripheral nerves of the lower extremities while osteochondoitis dessecans is caused by trauma to the cartilage and can cause arthritis to fom in your joints.  Both can be painful. The best treatments are determined by your md.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: osteochondritis dissecans?

Accepted Answer

OCD: Basically it is where the bone beneath the articular cartilage of a joint fails to provide nutrition to the overlying cartilage causing it to break free and die.  It has been seen in the elbow and knee as well as other joints.  It probably has a vascular causal source although no one knows for sure.  It is a diagnosis limited to open physes.

Question 9

what's the best cure for osteochondritis dissecans?

Accepted Answer

Osteochondritis: The treatment depends on the size of the defect and whether the fragment is still attached. An MRI can be helpful. The defect can be drilled, fixed in place or grafted. The options can be discussed with your doctor.

Question 10

which is worse: an acl tear or osteochondritis dissecans?

Accepted Answer

Different problem.: Those are two different problems. Each carries its own set of symptoms. Often times the OCD problem can lead to arthritis as one becomes older.

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