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
Phase 1
Phase 2
Single Leg Squat And Touch
Phase 3
Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
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