Osteochondritis dissecans of the trochlea: case report

Abstract

ABSTRACT The authors report a rare case of osteochondritis dissecans of the trochlea. The treatment of these lesions, in which the osteochondral fragment is not viable, is difficult and often limited in Brazil. A clinical case is presented with functional and radiological outcomes after treatment with microfracture technique, bone graft, and collagen membrane coverage.

Keywords

• Articulação do joelho
• Cartilagem articular
• Osteocondrite dissecante