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Ossification centers are the focal points of new bone development.
Because of the location of this problem, patients most often complain of pain and swelling of the joints. While this problem is actually located in the bone itself, the disease process can enter the joint space because the focal points of new bone development lies just under the surface of the bone near to joints. X-rays are usually taken to evaluate the extent of OCD, and often a MRI will be helpful to create a management plan. Treatment often consists of an arthroscopy to look into the joint and find defects on the surface of the bone. New treatments to remove damaged cartilage and bone and replace this with cartilage graft can be used.