Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

Kamryn Serves A Comeback After Knee Injury

Kamryn Serves A Comeback After Knee Injury

Kamryn spends most of her time on the volleyball court, a sport she has loved since high school. She makes an impact at the net as a server for her college’s volleyball team. The talented 19-year-old was recently recognized as an all-conference player, an honor voted...

Noah Dunks on Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

Noah Dunks on Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker It happened after school. At an innocent game of touch football, Noah was tackled from behind. He never saw it coming. At just 11 years old, Noah’s knee pain began. A bone bruise in his...

Back on Beat: Alyson’s Determination to Heal Her Knees

Back on Beat: Alyson’s Determination to Heal Her Knees

Alyson, a 17-year-old of Dallas, TX, has a passion for the fine arts! She has performed in her school’s musical productions, such as “Chicago” and “Mean Girls,” and even sings in the choir. Her most beloved hobby is dancing, but Alyson’s love for dance was threatened...

Share Your Story: A Ballerina’s Recovery

Share Your Story: A Ballerina’s Recovery

Meet Julia, a sports medicine patient who had surgery to correct her ankle. Julia was diagnosed with Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) at nine years old. Learn more about her journey to recovery below.Julia, our 9-year-old daughter, leads a very active childhood. She...