Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: Arthroscopic Suture Anchor Fixation

Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: Arthroscopic Suture Anchor Fixation

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Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a subchondral bone abnormality, in which subchondral bone and the overlying articular Surge Protector cartilage detach from the bony bed.Multiple techniques for OCD fixation have been described, including metallic, bioabsorbable implants and biological fixation.We describe a surgical technique for OCD lesions including bony bed preparation with curettage and microfracture, anatomic reduction, and fixation using a Nail Care Kit suture anchor to provide stability and healing of the lesion.