Osteochondritis Dissecans Knee

Definition:
Complete or incomplete separation of a portion of joint cartilage and underlying bone of the knee.

Symptoms
  • Catching
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
  • Pain in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Point tender on the knee
Causes
  • Repetitive physical trauma
  • Ischemia (restriction of blood flow)
  • Hereditary
  • Endocrine factors
  • Avascular necrosis (loss of blood flow)
  • Rapid growth
  • Deficiencies and imbalances in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus
  • Anomalies of bone formation
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercise
  • Possible surgical intervention
Osteochondritis Dissecans Knee Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sit On Feet
  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Step Overs
  • Wall Sits

Osteochondritis Dissecans Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Downs
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Speed Skaters

Osteochondritis Dissecans Knee Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump