Osteochondritis dissecans

MONDO:0017178

A rare bone disease characterized by an acquired idiopathic necrotic lesion of subchondral bone with the formation of a sequestrum, which may detach to form loose bodies in joints. OCD mainly affects the knee, ankle and elbow joints and can lead to pain, functional limitations and secondary osteoarthritis.

Also known as: Koenig disease, Konig disease, König disease, OD, osteochondritis dissecans, osteochondritis dissecans (disease), familial osteochondritis dissecans, SSOAOD

20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Osteochondritis dissecans itself.

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Including sub-types (20) Tagged with Osteochondritis dissecans (20)

Trials to join now! 7 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 9 Completed 3

New knee implant aims to repair cartilage and avoid repeat surgery

Disease control Not yet recruiting

This study compares a new scaffold implant (MaioRegen Prime) to standard surgical cleaning (debridement) for treating deep cartilage lesions in the knee. About 400 patients aged 18-60 with knee lesions will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal is to se…

Sponsor: Fin-Ceramica Faenza Spa • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC

Osteochondritis dissecans

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New knee implant aims to repair cartilage and avoid repeat surgery