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Have sprained ankle, xray taken shows no fracture but says osteochondral defect. what does this mean? are there other options that aren't surgery?

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Dr. Ali Elkhalil answered

Ocd lesion: Bracing and injection is the conservative treatment. If pain still causing you trouble have your ankle scoped

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

Have sprained ankle, xray taken shows no fracture but says osteochondral defect. what does this mean? are there other options that aren't surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ali Elkhalil answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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