What is osteochondral defect?
An osteochondral defect is characterized as an area of damaged cartilage found in a joint. Some common locations for this defect is the knee and ankle joint.
How do members experience osteochondral defect?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with osteochondral defect*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for osteochondral defect*
Who has osteochondral defect on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 21 |