Osteochondritis Dessicans

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Recovery depends on the size and location of the lesion, the amount of erosion in cartilage bed, and the animal's general health and diet. Within 6 to 8 weeks, most animals achieve normal function.



Prognosis for OCD in the shoulder is good to excellent with full function restored after surgery.

Prognosis for OCD in the elbow, stifle, and hock is fair to guarded, depending on the size of the lesion, the severity of degenerative joint disease, and the animal's age. Lameness, months to ...Read the full article