What is Osteocondritus?

Question

I have had bad problems with my knees since i was about 10 im now 20 and some days its so painfull to even walk anybody have any ideas what it is?

Answer 1

Osteochondritis dissecans, like Osgood-Schlatter disease, is most commonly found in active adolescents or young adults. It results from a loss of blood supply to the area of bone beneath a joint surface; this may be due to a slight blockage of a small artery, an unrecognized injury, or a minuscule fracture that damages the cartilage overlying the joint. The result is avascular necrosis (bone degeneration due to lack of blood supply). Although osteochondritis dissecans most often affects the inner side of the knee at the end of the femur, it may be found in other parts of the knee or other joints as well. As time goes on, the lack of blood causes the affected bone and its cartilage covering to loosen, resulting in pain and possibly severe osteoarthritis.

Answer 2

In osteochondritis dissecans, a loose piece of bone and cartilage separates from the end of the bone because of a loss of blood supply. The loose piece may stay in place or fall into the joint space, making the joint unstable. This causes pain and feelings that the joint is "catching" or "giving way." These loose pieces are sometimes called "joint mice." Osteochondritis dissecans usually affects the knees and elbows.
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Answer 3

Congenital wrong alignment of the lower legs and ankles can cause serious problems with the knees. See an orthopedic surgeon. I had a teenage girl with bad knees due to this mal rotation of ankles.