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In cases of OCD of the hock joint, it is important to make the diagnosis as early as possible so that treatment is not delayed, thereby preventing more serious cartilage damage in the joint. However, the fragments/flaps are often not visible on X-rays, especially in the early stages. By directly visualising the cartilage, arthroscopy can lead to a definitive diagnosis in these cases. A CT scan is also useful for accurately determining the location and size of the fragments.

Since the joint space of the ankle joint is limited, arthroscopic treatment of OCD lesions is only possible if the fragment is small and located in a favourable position. We usually open the joint as minimally and as precisely as possible under arthroscopic guidance.