Research & Literature

Discrepancy between morphological findings in juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (OCD): a comparison of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopy.

Roßbach BP, Paulus AC, Niethammer TR, et al.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA 2016; (24(4)):1259-64 doi:10.1007/s00167-015-3724-3.

Novel Application of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Demonstrates Characteristic Differences in Vasculature at Predilection Sites of Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Tóth F, Nissi MJ, Ellermann JM, et al.

The American journal of sports medicine 2015; (43(10)):2522-7 doi:10.1177/0363546515596410.

Surgical treatment for osteochondritis dessicans of the knee.

Winthrop Z, Pinkowsky G, Hennrikus W

Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine 2015; (8(4)):467-75 doi:10.1007/s12178-015-9304-9.

Concomitant Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation and Fixation of Osteochondral Fragment for Treatment of a Massive Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Report of 8-Year Follow-up Results.

Lee BI, Kim BM

Knee surgery & related research 2015; (27(4)):263-8 doi:10.5792/ksrr.2015.27.4.263.

Novel Arthroscopic Classification of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: A Multicenter Reliability Study.

Carey JL, Wall EJ, Grimm NL, et al.

The American journal of sports medicine 2016; (44(7)):1694-8 doi:10.1177/0363546516637175.

Corrigendum.

The American journal of sports medicine 2016; (44(8)):NP43 doi:10.1177/0363546516663910.

Pediatric Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions.

Cruz AI, Shea KG, Ganley TJ

The Orthopedic clinics of North America 2016; (47(4)):763-75.

Editorial Commentary: Knee Focal Cartilage Defect Treatment Must Be Individualized.

Moezzi D

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association 2016; (32(10)):2131-2132 doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2016.07.014.

High Rate of Osteoarthritis After Osteochondritis Dissecans Fragment Excision Compared With Surgical Restoration at a Mean 16-Year Follow-up.

Sanders TL, Pareek A, Obey MR, et al.

The American journal of sports medicine 2017; (45(8)):1799-1805 doi:10.1177/0363546517699846.

Management of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Knee, Elbow and Ankle.

Bauer KL, Polousky JD

Clinics in sports medicine 2017; (36(3)):469-487 doi:10.1016/j.csm.2017.02.005.

Evaluation and management of knee pain in young athletes: overuse injuries of the knee.

Patel DR, Villalobos A

Translational pediatrics 2017; (6(3)):190-198 doi:10.21037/tp.2017.04.05.

Internal Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions in the Patellofemoral Joint.

Nuelle CW, Farr J

The journal of knee surgery 2018; (31(3)):206-211 doi:10.1055/s-0037-1607199.

Evolution of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Lateral Femoral Condyle Combined with Discoid Meniscus.

Bulgheroni E, Mattioli L, Bulgheroni P

Joints 2017; (5(2)):114-117 doi:10.1055/s-0037-1603673.

Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee.

Accadbled F, Vial J, Sales de Gauzy J

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR 2018; (104(1S)):S97-S105 doi:10.1016/j.otsr.2017.02.016.

Preoperative Evaluation of the Grade and Stability of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee by Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Ren C, Lang N, Chen W, Yuan HS

Zhongguo yi xue ke xue yuan xue bao. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2017; (39(6)):768-773 doi:10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2017.06.006.

Neither significant osteoarthritic changes nor deteriorating subjective outcomes occur after hybrid fixation of osteochondritis dissecans in the young adult.

Chadli L, Steltzlen C, Beaufils P, et al.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA 2019; (27(3)):740-744 doi:10.1007/s00167-018-5025-0.

Overuse injuries in sport: a comprehensive overview.

Aicale R, Tarantino D, Maffulli N

Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research 2018; (13(1)):309 doi:10.1186/s13018-018-1017-5.

Treatment of unstable knee osteochondritis dissecans in the young adult: results and limitations of surgical strategies-The advantages of allografts to address an osteochondral challenge.

Filardo G, Andriolo L, Soler F, et al.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA 2019; (27(6)):1726-1738 doi:10.1007/s00167-018-5316-5.

Clinical Value of MRI in Assessing the Stability of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Hu H, Zhang C, Chen J, et al.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology 2019; (213(1)):147-154 doi:10.2214/AJR.18.20710.

Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD) of the knee: current concepts review.

Masquijo J, Kothari A

EFORT open reviews 2019; (4(5)):201-212 doi:10.1302/2058-5241.4.180079.

Osteochondritis Dissecans in the Skeletally Immature Knee.

Shea KG, Richmond CG, Ganley TJ

Instructional course lectures 2018; (67()):403-412.

Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow in Children: MRI Findings of Instability.

Nguyen JC, Degnan AJ, Barrera CA, et al.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology 2019; (213(5)):1145-1151 doi:10.2214/AJR.19.21855.

Nonoperative treatment of stable juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the knee: effectiveness of unloader bracing.

Tepolt FA, Kalish LA, Heyworth BE, Kocher MS

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B 2020; (29(1)):81-89 doi:10.1097/BPB.0000000000000617.

Three-Dimensional Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Epiphyseal Cartilage Vascularity Using Vessel Image Features: New Insights into Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Ellermann JM, Ludwig KD, Nissi MJ, et al.

JB & JS open access 2019; (4(4)) doi:10.2106/JBJS.OA.19.00031.

Editorial Commentary: Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: The Great Confounder.

Edmonds EW

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association 2020; (36(3)):795-796 doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2019.10.041.

Management of the Failed OCD.

Perkins CA, Willimon SC

Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine 2020; (13(2)):173-179 doi:10.1007/s12178-020-09611-5.

Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Review on Talus Osteochondral Injuries, Including Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Bruns J, Habermann C, Werner M

Cartilage 2021; (13(1_suppl)):1380S-1401S doi:10.1177/1947603520985182.

What's New in Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee, Elbow, and Ankle.

Meadows MC, Wilson PL, Wall EJ, et al.

Instructional course lectures 2021; (70()):433-452.

A high rate of children and adolescents return to sport after surgical treatment of osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cohen D, Kay J, Memon M, et al.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA 2021; (29(12)):4041-4066 doi:10.1007/s00167-021-06489-9.

Outcomes of Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation in Pediatric Patients With Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum.

Ayzenberg M, Clippinger B, Slate EL, et al.

The Journal of hand surgery 2021; (46(11)):1028.e1-1028.e15 doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.02.024.

Rehabilitation and successful return to play of a 17-year old elite soccer player with juvenile osteochondritis dissecans trochlear groove lesion of the knee: A case report.

Thomas G, Greig M

Research in sports medicine (Print) 2022; (30(4)):343-352 doi:10.1080/15438627.2020.1853543.

Osteochondritis Dissecans: Current Understanding of Epidemiology, Etiology, Management, and Outcomes.

Chau MM, Klimstra MA, Wise KL, et al.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2021; (103(12)):1132-1151 doi:10.2106/JBJS.20.01399.

Arthroscopic Fixation of Knee Femoral Condyle Osteochondritis Dissecans Fragment With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate.

Massey PA, McClary KN, McBride HD, et al.

Arthroscopy techniques 2021; (10(10)):e2357-e2363 doi:10.1016/j.eats.2021.07.013.

Descriptive Epidemiology From the Research in Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee (ROCK) Prospective Cohort.

Nissen CW, Albright JC, Anderson CN, et al.

The American journal of sports medicine 2022; (50(1)):118-127 doi:10.1177/03635465211057103.

Variable expressivity in a family with an aggrecanopathy.

Denis A, Chergui S, Basalom S, et al.

Molecular genetics & genomic medicine 2022; (10(1)):e1773 doi:10.1002/mgg3.1773.

Osteochondritis dissecans of the patella: a case-report in a juvenile football player.

Cruz P, Bettencourt F, Arneiro G

Science & medicine in football 2021; (5(3)):250-253 doi:10.1080/24733938.2020.1846770.

Conservative treatment for stable osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow before epiphyseal closure: effectiveness of elbow immobilization for healing.

Takahara M, Uno T, Maruyama M, et al.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery 2022; (31(6)):1231-1241 doi:10.1016/j.jse.2022.01.148.

Novel missense ACAN gene variants linked to familial osteochondritis dissecans cluster in the C-terminal globular domain of aggrecan.

Stattin EL, Lindblom K, Struglics A, et al.

Scientific reports 2022; (12(1)):5215 doi:10.1038/s41598-022-09211-y.

Vascularity of the early post-natal human distal femoral chondroepiphysis: Quantitative MRI analysis.

Lin KM, Gadinsky NE, Klinger CE, et al.

Journal of children's orthopaedics 2022; (16(2)):152-158 doi:10.1177/18632521221084179.

Evaluation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment with Bioabsorbable Implants in Children and Adolescents.

Wiktor Ł, Tomaszewski R

Journal of clinical medicine 2022; (11(18)) doi:10.3390/jcm11185395.

Physeal fusion status and lesion size are more important than patient age for healing of juvenile osteochodritis dessicans lesions of the distal femur.

Brimmo O, Boeyer ME, Hoernschemeyer DG, et al.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA 2023; (31(7)):2936-2943 doi:10.1007/s00167-022-07284-w.

Patient-Specific iPSC-Derived Models Link Aberrant Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Sensing and Response to Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans Etiology.

Salazar-Noratto GE, Nations CC, Stevens HY, et al.

Stem cells translational medicine 2023; (12(5)):293-306 doi:10.1093/stcltm/szad018.

Trauma-induced spontaneous union of a talar osteochondritis dissecans: case report.

Aalders MB, Dahmen J, Kerkhoffs GMMJ

Journal of ISAKOS : joint disorders & orthopaedic sports medicine 2023; (8(4)):261-266 doi:10.1016/j.jisako.2023.05.002.

Physician preferences in diagnostics and treatment of juvenile osteochondritis dissecans are diverse across the knee, ankle and elbow: an ESSKA survey.

Kemmeren LAM, van Bergen CJA, Reijman M, Piscaer TM

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA 2023; (31(11)):5228-5237 doi:10.1007/s00167-023-07563-0.

Bilateral osteochondritis dissecans of the knee in pediatric and adolescent patients presenting with unilateral symptoms: An epidemiological and radiographic analysis.

Yellin JL, Tysklind RG, Hussain ZB, et al.

Journal of children's orthopaedics 2023; (17(5)):481-488 doi:10.1177/18632521231193711.

Detection of Factors Related to the Development of Osteochondritis Dissecans in Youth Baseball Players Screening.

Teruya S, Ogawa T, Yamada H, et al.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) 2023; (13(23)) doi:10.3390/diagnostics13233589.

Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee Associated With Mechanical Overload.

van der Weiden GS, van Cruchten S, van Egmond N, et al.

The American journal of sports medicine 2024; (52(1)):155-163 doi:10.1177/03635465231211497.

Update in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum.

van den Bekerom MP, de Klerk HH, van Riet R

Shoulder & elbow 2024; (16(1 Suppl)):24-34 doi:10.1177/17585732231190011.

Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Narrative Review of the Disease Commonly Affecting Children and Adolescents.

Konarski W, Poboży T, Konarska K, et al.

Children (Basel, Switzerland) 2024; (11(4)) doi:10.3390/children11040498.

Treatment of Knee Chondral Defects in Athletes.

Thacher RR, Pascual-Leone N, Rodeo SA

Sports medicine and arthroscopy review 2024; (32(2)):75-86 doi:10.1097/JSA.0000000000000405.

Association of Mechanical Axis With Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Femoral Condyle.

Klueh MP, Ren BO, Muscatelli SR, Grant JA

The American journal of sports medicine 2024; (52(9)):2270-2277 doi:10.1177/03635465241255331.

Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Case Report.

Nudelman H, Lőrincz A, Kassai T, Józsa G

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) 2024; (14(17)) doi:10.3390/diagnostics14171931.

A Simple Clinical Predictive Model for Arthroscopic Mobility of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Knee.

Milewski MD, Miller PE, Gossman EC, et al.

The American journal of sports medicine 2024; (52(14)):3543-3550 doi:10.1177/03635465241296133.

Successful Rehabilitation Following Stem Cell Therapy for Large Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans in an Adolescent Wrestler.

Park HS, Oh JK

Journal of sport rehabilitation 2025; (34(8)):891-896 doi:10.1123/jsr.2024-0245.

Early and subsequent radiographic changes during the occurrence of osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow.

Takahara M, Uno T, Kamishima T, et al.

JSES international 2025; (9(4)):1406-1411 doi:10.1016/j.jseint.2025.03.015.

Early arthroscopic fixation of low-grade juvenile osteochondritis dissecans with bioabsorbable pins achieves excellent clinical and imaging outcomes in high-demand athletes.

Rivarola H, Collazo C, Palanconi M, et al.

Journal of ISAKOS : joint disorders & orthopaedic sports medicine 2026; (17()):101030 doi:10.1016/j.jisako.2025.101030.

Lower limb malalignment on whole-leg radiography predicts medial or lateral talar osteochondral lesion location: Implications for osteoarthritis assessment.

Henkelmann R, Greifeldt R, Hepp P, et al.

Osteoarthritis and cartilage open 2026; (8(1)):100707 doi:10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100707.