Osteochondritis Dissecans: Ten Years After Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation

Abstract

Osteochondritis dissecans is defined as a necrosis that affects the bone and cartilage of the joints. It is located in a segment of the bone tissue adjacent to the joint. The joint fragment may not consolidate correctly, resulting in a free fragment that can lead to premature osteoarthritis. It most often occurs in the knee, elbow, or ankle of the school-age child or adolescent. It usually presents with pain that worsens with exercise. There may be crepitus, contracture, or locking of the joint in advanced cases, especially if there is a loose piece of bone or cartilage in the joint. This article presents a clinical case of a 32-year-old male patient who underwent autologous chondrocyte auto transplantation 10 years ago and currently presents with pain and functional limitation of the knee.