Osteochondritis Dessicans
Osteochondritis Dissecans in Bengaluru at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic
At VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru, Dr. Vijay Girish provides expert care for patients with Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD), a condition in which a fragment of cartilage and underlying bone detaches from the knee joint. OCD can lead to pain, swelling, locking, and impaired movement. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent further joint damage and ensure optimal recovery.
What is Osteochondritis Dissecans?
Osteochondritis Dissecans is a joint condition where a small piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of underlying bone, becomes loose from the end of the bone in the knee. It commonly affects young athletes and can result from repetitive trauma or reduced blood flow to the bone. Treatment focuses on stabilizing the cartilage, restoring joint health, and preventing long-term arthritis.
Benefits of OCD Treatment
Treating Osteochondritis Dissecans effectively can restore knee function, reduce pain, and prevent further joint deterioration. Key benefits include:
- Stabilizes the detached cartilage and bone fragment, preventing loose bodies in the knee.
- Reduces knee pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms like locking or catching.
- Restores smooth knee movement and improves overall mobility.
- Enables safe return to sports, exercise, and daily physical activities.
- Prevents long-term joint degeneration and supports lasting knee health.
Recovery and Outcomes
- Initial recovery focuses on pain relief, reduced swelling, and controlled knee movement.
- Physiotherapy strengthens surrounding muscles and improves joint stability.
- Patients gradually return to daily activities with improved knee function.
- Full return to sports or high-impact activities is possible under guided rehabilitation.
- Successful OCD treatment restores joint integrity, reduces pain, and maintains long-term knee health.
Osteochondritis Dissecans treatment at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru is provided with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Vijay Girish uses advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques along with personalized rehabilitation plans to restore knee function, relieve pain, and maintain long-term joint health.