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Osteochondral Defect

Osteochondral defect refers to focal damage involving the cartilage and a portion of the underlying bone. It can occur due to an acute traumatic injury or an underlying bone disorder. Symptoms involve pain, swelling, tenderness, instability of the joint, and decreased range of motion. It is usually treated by surgery.

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My daughter has osteochondral defect in left ankle. What are the precautions to be taken?

Query: Hi doctor, My seven-year-old daughter has developed some pain and tenderness in the left ankle before twenty days back. She avoided doing weight-bearing on that side due to pain. She does not have a history of trauma and significant medical history. She has mild eczema and it has improved over a pe...  Read Full »

Dr. Atul Prakash

Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your daughter's MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is an osteochondral defect in the medial talar dome. These are uncommon lesions seen on MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) due to ankle sprain. This is an early lesion a...  Read Full »

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