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A Comparison of Treatment of OCD Lesions of the Capitellum With Osteochondral Autograft and Allograft Transplantation.
- Source :
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The Journal of hand surgery [J Hand Surg Am] 2024 Feb; Vol. 49 (2), pp. 150-159. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 20. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the capitellum occurs relatively infrequently but can be found in young overhead-throwing athletes, most commonly in baseball players and gymnasts. Although non-operative management can effectively treat stable lesions, unstable lesions can lead to debilitating symptoms of the elbow and diminished quality of life without surgical intervention. This article reviews methods of treating OCD of the capitellum categorized by stability, size, and patient characteristics, and seeks to familiarize the reader with the appropriate selection of osteochondral allograft versus autograft in treating large, unstable lesions. We complement this review with 3 case examples, each using either an osteochondral autograft or allograft, and discuss the decision-making methodology used in each case.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1531-6564
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of hand surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37865912
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.08.012