Osteochondritis dissecans

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Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff
  • Age. Osteochondritis dissecans occurs most often in people between the ages of 10 and 20.
  • Sex. Males are two to three times more likely to develop osteochondritis dissecans than are females.
  • Sports participation. Sports that involve rapid changes in direction, jumping or throwing may increase your risk of osteochondritis dissecans.
Complications Causes
References
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