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Patients with stable lesions who fail nonoperative treatment are candidates for retro- or trans-articular drilling of the lesion to promote healing. Unstable lesions may be amenable to salvage approaches including arthroscopic or open fixation with metallic screws, bioabsorbable implants, autograft, and suture bridge constructs. When not salvageable, osteochondral autograft transfer, osteochondral allograft transplantation, or autologous chondrocyte implantation is recommended and pursued depending on lesion size and subchondral involvement. All techniques have good potential for success in healing, patient reported outcomes, and return to activity when applied in the appropriate circumstances.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Summary<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Significant heterogeneity exists in management and outcomes of OCD of the knee, largely attributed to the varying presentation and treatment modalities. 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