Articular Cartilage of the Knee

Illustration of osteochondritis dissecans of the knee
Articular Cartilage of the Knee

Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

Introduction Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a problem that affects the knee, mostly at the end of the big bone of the thigh (the femur). A joint surface

Illustration of articular cartilage problems of the knee
Articular Cartilage of the Knee

Articular Cartilage Problems of the Knee

Introduction Articular cartilage problems in the knee joint are common. Injured areas, called lesions, often show up as tears or pot holes in the surface of the cartilage. If

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