What Are the Causes of Osteochondritis Dissecans?
The goal of treatment for OCD is to heal the joint. The separated piece of bone and cartilage need to heal back onto the joint. This healing takes time, often up to 6 months. During this time: • Relieve symptoms to help make your child more comfortable. • Ice the joint as needed for pain. This should be done for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Use an ice pack or bag of frozen peas wrapped in a thin towel. • If told to by your child’s doctor, have your child take NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). NSAIDs include ibuprofen and naproxen. Give these medications to your child only as directed. • Have the child rest the joint to allow it to heal. • Have your child stop any activity that causes pain. Avoid running and jumping. • If prescribed by the doctor, have your child use crutches to lessen stress on the knee or ankle joint. • If prescribed by the doctor, have your child wear a brace or cast on the joint. A brace or cast keeps the joint still to help with healing. • In mod
