Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the capitellum is an uncommon disorder seen primarily
in the adolescent overhead athlete. Unlike Panner disease, a self-limiting condition of the …

PURPOSE: The purpose was to review the literature on the outcomes of elbow arthroscopy
and to make evidence-based recommendations for or against elbow arthroscopy for the …

Osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum is a well-recognized cause of elbow pain and
disability in the adolescent athlete. This condition typically affects young athletes, such as …

Background Microfracture is an effective surgical treatment for isolated, full-thickness
cartilage defects with current data focused on applications in the knee. No studies …

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es schon eine beachtliche Anzahl von Veröffentlichungen zu diesem Thema gab, bestand …

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a disorder of articular cartilage and subchondral bone.
In the elbow, an OCD is localized most commonly at the humeral capitellum. Teenagers …

Background: Limited data exist regarding the indications and expected outcomes of internal
fixation of unstable in situ osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions of the capitellum. The …

Water polo originated in mid-19th century England and Scotland as an aquatic form of rugby
football (1). Players used “pulu,” an inflated, vulcanized rubber ball imported from India …

Background: Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the capitellum affects young athletes
involved in elbow load-bearing activities. Unstable lesions are best managed surgically …

Damage to articular cartilage is prevalent and causes significant morbidity. A common initial
treatment for focal, full-thickness articular cartilage defects is microfracture, which has been …