Articular Cartilage of the Knee

Medically reviewed by Paul G. Kiritsis, MD | Reviewed August 2026 When I evaluate patients with knee pain, one of my goals is to determine

Medically reviewed by Paul G. Kiritsis, MD | Reviewed July 2026 Parents in my Midlothian office often assume knee pain in a young athlete is

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

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