Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a developmental disease that occurs mostly in medium to large breed dogs (and other species) and affects the cartilage and underlying subchondral bone in multiple joints. While reported in other joints, it more commonly occurs in the shoulder (most common), elbow, tarsus, and stifle. It will initially occur in the juvenile patient but left untreated can have substantial long-term implications. Early surgical intervention is recommended in most cases.
Meet Ollie, he was an 8 month-old male Golden Doodle that presented for persistent right hind limb lameness that would worsen after activity. Please see the video of him walking pre-operatively and his weight shifting from the right to the left side. Pain was elicited on range of motion and palpation of the right stifle (knee). Radiographs were submitted for evaluation and showed a suspect OCD lesion with the medial femoral condyle. Radiographs can be useful in the diagnosis, however there are times when a CT scan is preferred. Surgical treatment was elected. Please follow the next post for the surgical treatment and outcome!
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