Osteochondritis Dissecans Ankle

Definition:
Complete or incomplete separation of a portion of joint cartilage and underlying bone of the ankle; Isolated loss of blood flow to a portion of the talus bone.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Catching
  • Loss of ROM in the ankle
  • Pain in the ankle
  • Swelling in the ankle
  • Point tender on the ankle
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
  • Ankle stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercise
  • Possible surgical intervention
Osteochondritis Dissecans Ankle Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Osteochondritis Dissecans Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Osteochondritis Dissecans Ankle Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Offs
  • German Dance
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • T Band Walks In Mase
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Jump Rope Routine
  • Toe Hops