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Is An Osteochondral Defect Of The Dorsal Lateral Femoral Condyle Of The Knee A Serious Medical Concern?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2020
Question: 9 mm osteochondral defect in non weight bearing surface of the dorsal lateral femoral condyle. Everything else normal in knee. What does this mean?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Osteochondral Defect

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The osteochondral defect is a condition where a focal area of cartilage and underlying bone is damaged. This can occur as a result of repeated trauma to knee joint, imbalanced weight bearing to either knees or previous history infection of joint.

MRI scan of the knee joint will help identify the extent of the defect and any other concomitant pathologies. Treatment will depend on the extent of the osteochondral defect and can range from physical therapy to surgery.

Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider/Orthopedician for detailed evaluation.
Meanwhile, take Advil 400 mg 4 times daily to reduce pain and inflammation.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification.

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Is An Osteochondral Defect Of The Dorsal Lateral Femoral Condyle Of The Knee A Serious Medical Concern?

Brief Answer: Osteochondral Defect Detailed Answer: Hello, The osteochondral defect is a condition where a focal area of cartilage and underlying bone is damaged. This can occur as a result of repeated trauma to knee joint, imbalanced weight bearing to either knees or previous history infection of joint. MRI scan of the knee joint will help identify the extent of the defect and any other concomitant pathologies. Treatment will depend on the extent of the osteochondral defect and can range from physical therapy to surgery. Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider/Orthopedician for detailed evaluation. Meanwhile, take Advil 400 mg 4 times daily to reduce pain and inflammation. Hope this answers your question Please let me know if you need further clarification. Regards Dr.Lekshmi