The Short-Term Psychological Impact of Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans on Adolescent Athletes
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee is a challenging condition for adolescent athletes, often requiring surgery or months of non-surgical treatment, with unpredictable healing rates and timing for return to sport.Hypothesis:The ...
Background:Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee is a challenging condition for adolescent athletes, often requiring surgery or months of non-surgical treatment, with unpredictable healing rates and timing for return to sport.Hypothesis:The ...