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Osteochondritis Dessicans Patient Stories

Osteochondritis Dessicans Patient Stories
Compiled by Knee1 Editorial Team

Formerly known as "Patient Stories", this blog features first-hand accounts of users who have dealt with the condition known as Osteochondritis Dessicans.

<< December 2004 >>

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41 Year Old - OCD 2 months Post Op - Nov 28 Evidentially my problem originated when I was 11 years old and had several occasions of "giving away" of my right knee. The doctor at the time diagnosed "growing pains." ... more
16 yr. old athlete diagnosed w/ ocd - Jun 26 My son (just turned 16) was diagnosed with ocd last week in his left knee. The first dr. recommends surgery, and talks as if sports are entirely out of the question in the ... more
High Scool Soccer...3 surgeries - Apr 01 I am writing for my son...who had carticel procedure done last Oct.He is a state ranked soccer player that was recruited to play at Tampa University. Soccer and skimming ... more
Just found out I have OCD in right knee. Should I have surgery? - Mar 07 I just found out last week that I have a lesion in my right knee. I am an active person who loves to run and play basketball. Currently I have no pain and can walk and ... more
15 year old athlete diagnosed with Osteochondritis - Dec 01 My 15 year old son was recently diagnosed with osteochodritis Dessicans after experiencing kneee pain for the past year. He is a high school football and basketball player ... more

Posted: Dec 1, 2004 20:52	0 Comments.
15 year old athlete diagnosed with Osteochondritis

My 15 year old son was recently diagnosed with osteochodritis Dessicans after experiencing kneee pain for the past year. He is a high school football and basketball player and extremely athletic. He is 6ft, but based on growth plates, he still has some growing to do. An inch size legion was discovered on the back of his knee, making it a difficult spot to get to. His doctor recomended that he would be a good candidate for the carticel procudure. Can anyone out there tell me if their athletic son or daughter has gone through this procedure and if it was successful? How long before your son or daughter was able to return to competitive sports? Any information is very much appreciated!