Question 1

i have osteochondritis (chest region). what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory: Try an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen or naproxen; your primary doctor could also prescribe one. If you cannot take these due other conditions or sensitivities, you can try Acetaminophen or your doctor can prescribe something else. Heat or cold may help too.

Question 2

who do i see if i have osteochondritis of the rib?

Accepted Answer

A prolotherapist: Doctor who does prolotherapy can do some injetions to make the problem heal completely and stop the pain.

Question 3

i have osteochondritis dessicans. can you tell me about it?

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joint bone defect: Small area of bone necrosis(death) or  area that did not properly develop. It happens in a joint. Most commonly in the knee, hip, elbow and ankle. Can happen incidentally or a result of trauma. Can break free and cause significant problems in that joint. Requires attention from orthopedic surgeon.

Question 4

what triggers osteochondritis?

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Decreased blood flow: The cause of osteochondritis dissecans may be a reduction in blood flow to the end part of a bone. The reduced blood supply can be from repeated small traumas (many episodes of slight injury) that damages the end of the bone. Some people may be more prone to getting osteochondritis, so there can be a genetic increased likelihood of getting it; combined with certain types of exercise or activities.

Question 5

what are the common symptoms of osteochondritis?

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Some symptoms: Pain might be aggravated by physical activity.Joint popping or locking.Joint weakening. Decreased range of motion. Swelling and tenderness.

Question 6

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 7

what are the safest home remedies for osteochondritis dissecans?

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Dessicans: None.  The sloughed off piece floats around and damages the joint unless removed.

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

is osteochondritis dissecans curable?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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