Cartilage Defects (OCD)

Repairing focal damage before it becomes arthritis.

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) or focal defects are 'potholes' in the joint. We use advanced regenerative techniques (like MACI or OATS) to fill these defects with hyaline-like cartilage.

Symptoms

Localized pain
Swelling
Catching
Deep ache

Conservative treatment

Orthobiologic treatment
Physical therapy
Viscosupplementation
Unloading
Nutritional support

When is surgery needed?

For larger full-thickness cartilage defects, especially in weight-bearing zones, almost always for OCD, especially with larger lesions and in late stages.