OCD: separation of area of cartilage in the joints usually at elbow and knee joints

Could be due to lack of blood supply in the joint because of overactivity

Can also be a genetic reasoning why this occurs

Typically diagnosed using X-Rays and MRI 

Small lesion: non operative treatment ⇒ physical therapy 

Large lesion: “loose body” meaning a fragment of cartilage in the joint space → surgery will be considered

 Signs/symptoms:

• Knee pain that gets worse with activity

• Feeling like the knee is going to “Give out”

• Decreased flexibility 

• Locking and catching feeling