X-ray
Initial test
May be normal in early stages
More advanced lesions appear as a subchondral bony fragment surrounded by radiolucency.
MRI
Used for early diagnosis in patients with persistent symptoms and normal x-rays and for precise staging
May show articular cartilage thickening or partial detachment in early stages
Conservative therapy: first-line treatment
→ Initially, ☆rest and limited physical activity (4-6weeks)
orthopedics
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