Osteochondritis Dissecans

Published results showed increased tibial tubercle–trochlear groove distance and increased cartilaginous and bony sulcus angles were associated with patellar osteochondritis dissecans in pediatric patients.

SAN ANTONIO — Presented results showed patients who underwent fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation for osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum had excellent outcomes with a high rate of return to play at midterm follow-up.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — According to a presenter, surgeons should determine lesion size, consider biologic assistance, and weigh the costs and risks when treating patients with osteochondritis dissecans of the talus.

TAMPA, Fla. — Most adolescent patients with an osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the capitellum experienced satisfactory long-term functional and pain outcomes with arthroscopic debridement, according to results presented here.

Osteochondritis dessicans lesions of the lateral femoral condyle occur relatively infrequently and are even more rare in bilateral knees. This case study is an example of such a diagnosis. The author then reviews the etiology, prevalence, history, physical exam, diagnostic imaging and treatment options and outcomes for OCD lesions of the knee. Treatment options are controversial and are typically based on the staging of the lesion.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — According to a presenter, elbow arthroscopy for patients with osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum has excellent long-term outcomes and return to play rates.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Adolescent baseball players who undergo arthroscopic treatment of elbow osteochondritis dissecans have high return to play and satisfaction rates and low Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic scores, according to a presenter.