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What is the definition of Osteochondritis Dissecans?
Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition that occurs when a piece of cartilage and the thin layer of bone beneath it, separates from the end of the bone. If the piece of cartilage and bone remain close to where they detached, they may not cause any symptoms. However, affected people may experience pain, weakness and/or decreased range of motion in the affected joint if the cartilage and bone travel into the joint space. In most cases, the exact underlying cause is unknown. Rarely, the condition can affect more than one family member (called familial Osteochondritis dissecans); in these cases, Osteochondritis dissecans is caused by changes in the ACAN gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Who are the top Osteochondritis Dissecans Local Doctors?
Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
Dr. Philip L. Wilson
Pediatric Orthopedics | Pediatric Sports Medicine
Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
Dr. Philip L. Wilson
Pediatric Orthopedics | Pediatric Sports Medicine
Referral may be required

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

5700 Dallas Pkwy, 
Frisco, TX 
469-515-7100
Languages Spoken:
English
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Philip Wilson is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Knock Knees, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilson is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
Dr. Jie Nguyen
Pediatric Radiology
Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
Dr. Jie Nguyen
Pediatric Radiology
Referral may be required

Office

3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-590-1000
Experience:
18+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jie Nguyen is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteomyelitis in Children, Collins Pope Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
Dr. Marc A. Tompkins
Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
Dr. Marc A. Tompkins
Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Referral may be required

TRIA Orthopedic Center Bloomington

8100 Northland Dr, 
Bloomington, MN 
952-831-8742
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Norwegian, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients

I enjoy working as an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine to provide care for and improve the quality of life of my patients. In addition to sports medicine, I have special interest in pediatric sports medicine, patellofemoral injuries, knee ligament injuries, shoulder injuries, and joint preservation and cartilage injuries. Dr. Tompkins is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Knock Knees, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tompkins is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Tompkins is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Osteochondritis Dissecans Clinical Trials?
ROCK Comprehensive Prospective Cohort for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
ROCK Comprehensive Prospective Cohort for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: The Cohort is a multi-site prospective data collection study that will enroll any patient with diagnosis of knee OCD (confirmed by a standard of care x-ray or MRI). Patients will be followed for up to the next 50 years of their lives to study courses of care, disease progression, treatment/surgical options/results, and specific sports-related outcomes in athletic patients. Subjects will complete q...

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Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Fixation of Osteochondral Fragments With Reasorbable Screws in the Knee Joint
Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Fixation of Osteochondral Fragments With Reasorbable Screws in the Knee Joint
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 30, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure

Summary: Various techniques for the fixation of unstable osteochondral fragments have been used over the years, each with associated advantages and disadvantages, and differing clinical outcomes. However, the literature on the treatment of this type of injury in the adolescent and young adult population is scarce and involves small case series. Failure to treat these injuries can lead to serious consequenc...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center