What is osteochondritis dissecans and how is it treated?

Learn more about osteochondritis dissecans, a bone and cartilage condition that most commonly affects the knee, ankle, and elbow. Dr. Kevin Shea, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Stanford Children’s Health, is an osteochondritis dissecans expert. Learn more at https://ocd.stanfordchildrens.org. 0:00 What is OCD? 1:25 What does OCD look like on an x-ray or MRI? 2:38 When is healing with rest a good option instead of surgery? 4:09 What's the timeline for returning to sports and is full recovery possible? 4:47 Contact us