Osteochondritis dissecans
Synonyms: König disease
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a 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.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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