Introduction
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Anatomy
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Pathogeneis
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Natural History
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Patient History and Physical Findings
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Imaging and Diagnostic Studies
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International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) Classification System for OCD Lesions:
- ICRS OCD I - stable lesions with a continuous but softened are covered by intact cartilage
- ICRS OCD II - lesions with partial discontinuity that are stable when probed
- ICRS OCD III - lesions with a complete discontinuity that are not yet dislocated ("dead in situ")
- ICRS OCD IV - empty defects and defects with a dislocated fragment or a loose fragment within the bed
- *Subgroups ICRS OCD I-IVB are lesions greater than 10mm in depth
Differential Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Medical therapy
Nonoperative treatment
Operative treatment - include links to pages with detailed surgical techniques
Indications and contraindications
Pearls and Pitfalls
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Postoperative Care
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Outcome
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Complications
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Selected References
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