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Osteochondritis dissecans
rareA rare bone disease characterized by an acquired idiopathic necrotic lesion of subchondral bone with the formation of a sequestrum, which may detach to form loose bodies in joints. OCD mainly affects the knee, ankle and elbow joints and can lead to pain, functional limitations and secondary osteoarthritis.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0017178 Orphanet:2764
- Part of
- Osteonecrosis of genetic origin
- Also known as
- Koenig disease · Konig disease · König disease · OD · osteochondritis dissecans (disease)
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