Imaging of osteochondritis dissecans

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) can affect both adults and children, however the imaging characteristics and significance of imaging findings can differ in the juvenile subset with open physes. Radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the primary modalities used to aid in diagnosis, to d...

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Published inClinics in sports medicine Vol. 33; no. 2; p. 221
Main Authors Zbojniewicz, Andrew M, Laor, Tal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2014
Subjects
Adolescent
Cartilage - diagnostic imaging
Cartilage - injuries
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnostic imaging
Osteochondritis Dissecans - diagnostic imaging
Osteochondritis Dissecans - therapy
Radiography
Ankle
Knee
Radiography
Cartilage
Osteochondritis dissecans
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Elbow
Ossification variation
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Summary:Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) can affect both adults and children, however the imaging characteristics and significance of imaging findings can differ in the juvenile subset with open physes. Radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the primary modalities used to aid in diagnosis, to define a treatment plan, to monitor progress, to assess surgical intervention, and to identify postoperative complications. Newer imaging techniques under continuous development may improve the accuracy of MRI for diagnosis and staging of OCD, and eventually may help to predict the durability of tissue-engineered constructs and cartilage repair.
ISSN:1556-228X
DOI:10.1016/j.csm.2013.12.002