Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Osteochondritis dissecans.

G D Letson, R D D'Ambrosia

    Orthopedics
    |August 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a joint condition with an unclear cause. Hemosiderin found in a removed knee fragment suggests injury, but the patient reported no prior trauma.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The stability of the hip after the use of a proximal femoral endoprosthesis for oncological indications: analysis of variables relating to the patient and the surgical technique.

    The bone & joint journal·2017
    Same author

    EURAMOS-1, an international randomised study for osteosarcoma: results from pre-randomisation treatment.

    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2014
    Same author

    Classification of failure of limb salvage after reconstructive surgery for bone tumours : a modified system Including biological and expandable reconstructions.

    The bone & joint journal·2014
    Same author

    Intraarticular steroids-friend and foe.

    Orthopedics·2014
    Same author

    Infectious diseases and orthopedics.

    Orthopedics·2014
    Same author

    High tibial osteotomy.

    Orthopedics·2014

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a joint disorder affecting subchondral bone.
    • The etiology of OCD remains a subject of ongoing debate and research.
    • Understanding the cause is crucial for effective treatment and management strategies.

    Observation:

    • A case study involving a 24-year-old male with OCD of the knee.
    • A loose body was surgically removed from the patient's knee joint.
    • Hemosiderin deposits were identified within the removed loose body.

    Findings:

    • The presence of hemosiderin in the osteochondral fragment suggests a possible link to intra-articular injury.
    • However, the patient denied any history of specific knee trauma.
    • This finding presents a diagnostic challenge, questioning the sole reliance on trauma history.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Implications:

    • The presence of hemosiderin may indicate occult or repetitive micro-trauma as a contributing factor in OCD.
    • Further research is needed to explore the role of hemosiderin in OCD pathogenesis.
    • This case highlights the complexity of OCD etiology and the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches.