Osteochondritis Dissecans [osteochondritis dissecans]

topical
17
Terms

osteochondrosis dissecans

Persistent link   https://www.medvik.cz/link/D010008
Definition

A type of osteochondritis in which articular cartilage and associated bone becomes partially or totally detached to form joint loose bodies. Affects mainly the knee, ankle, and elbow joints.

DUI
D010008 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0015520
Previous indexing
Osteochondritis (1966-1984)
History note
91(85); was see under OSTEOCHONDRITIS 1985-90
Public note
91; was see under OSTEOCHONDRITIS 1985-90