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Akins XA, Javid K, Stone AV. Management of Capitellar Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Critical Analysis Review. JBJS Rev 2024; 12:01874474-202404000-00006. [PMID: 38635768 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.24.00020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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» Osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum is a localized compromise of bone that may lead to subchondral collapse with articular cartilage damage and loose body formation.» The etiology is multifactorial; proposed mechanisms include repetitive microtrauma, vascular insufficiency, and genetic predisposition.» Diagnosis is based on patient presentation, clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, and intraoperative findings.» Management is dependent on lesion characteristics, with stable lesions amenable to nonoperative treatment and unstable lesions managed with surgical intervention.» Adolescent athletes can expect a return to their preinjury level of activity or competition following indicated surgical intervention.
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- Xavier A Akins
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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Leal J, Hones KM, Hao KA, Slaton PT, Roach RP. Arthroscopy and Microfracture for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum in Adolescent Athletes Shows Favorable Return to Sport: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:1325-1339. [PMID: 37714441 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.08.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess return to sport (RTS) in the high-risk young athlete population with capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) undergoing arthroscopic microfracture (MFX) with or without debridement as well as associated indications, clinical outcomes, radiographic outcomes, and complications. METHODS A literature search of all published literature in the English language from PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane from database inception to April 4, 2022, was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Included studies presented demographics and outcomes for adolescent (<21 years old) patients diagnosed with capitellar OCD who underwent arthroscopic MFX (or drilling/subchondral drilling) or MFX (or drilling/subchondral drilling) with debridement (or loose body removal/chondroplasty). Studies containing multiple surgical techniques that did not distinguish characteristics and outcomes of individual patients by surgical technique were excluded. Additionally, if there was overlap in patient populations between 2 studies, the study with less outcome data was excluded. Extracted data included study properties, patient demographics, lesion characteristics, surgery details, and patient outcomes, including range of motion, outcome scores, and RTS rates. Bias was assessed via the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS). RESULTS Nine studies of 136 patients and 138 elbows met criteria. Included articles were published between 2005 and 2020 with MINORS scores of 8 to 14 (50% to 88%). The age ranged from 12.7 to 15.7 years with most patients being involved in baseball or gymnastics and a rate of dominant elbow involvement of 55% to 100%. Patient follow-up ranged from 16 to 138 months. All 9 studies reported RTS, ranging from 65% to 100%. Six of these studies categorized the level to which the patient returned, with patients RTS at the same level of competition ranging from 60% to 100%. Six studies reported complications, with a range rate of 0% to 43%; there were a total of 10 complications, 7 of which required reoperations. CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic MFX with or without arthroscopic debridement is a safe and effective treatment for OCD lesions of the capitellum in young, athletic patients. Included studies reported improved clinical, radiographic, and patient-reported outcomes. Aside from 1 study reporting an RTS of 65%, the rate of RTS ranged from 86% to 100%. The percentage of patients returning to sport at the same level of competition ranged from 60% to 100% with a time to RTS ranging from 4.1 to 5 months. A single study reported a complication rate of 43%, while remaining studies reported complication rates between 0% and 19%, with loose bodies being the most common complication requiring reoperation. Follow-up ranged from 16 to 138 months. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review of Level IV studies.
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- Justin Leal
- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A
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Bukowski J, Padley J, Chudik S. Extra-articular core tunneling and local autogenous bone grafting for osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the capitellum with intact articular cartilage and subchondral bone deficiency. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2024; 4:118-124. [PMID: 38323211 PMCID: PMC10840583 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2023.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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- Jared Bukowski
- Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, IL, USA
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- Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- OTRF, Westmont, IL, USA
- Hinsdale Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Hindsdale, IL, USA
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Breulmann F, Mehl J, Otto A, Lappen S, Siebenlist S, Rab P. [Treatment of osteochondritis dissecans]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 53:69-82. [PMID: 38189958 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-023-04461-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Osteochondritis dissecans (OD) is a rare condition with an incidence of 30/100,000. It especially affects male patients aged 10-20 years old. During the staged progression the osteochondral fragments can detach from their base. These can damage the adjacent articular cartilage, which can lead to premature osteoarthritis. Most commonly affected are the knee, ankle and elbow joints. The exact pathogenesis of OD has so far not been clearly confirmed. Several risk factors that can lead to the development of OD are discussed. These include repeated microtrauma and vascularization disorders that can lead to ischemia of the subchondral bone and to a separation of the fragments close to the joint and therefore to the development of free joint bodies. For an adequate clarification patients should undergo a thorough radiological evaluation including X‑ray imaging followed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the integrity of the cartilage-bone formation with determination of the OD stage. The assessment is based on criteria of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS). The instability of the cartilage-bone fragment increases with higher stages. Stages I and II with stable cartilage-bone interconnection can be treated conservatively. For stages III and IV, i.e., instability of the OD fragment or the presence of free fragments, surgical treatment should be performed. Primarily, refixation of a free joint body should be carried out depending on the size and vitality of the fragment. In cases of unsuccessful conservative treatment or fixation, a debridement, if necessary in combination with a bone marrow stimulating procedure, can be employed corresponding to the size of the defect. For larger cartilage defects, an osteochondral graft transplantation should be considered. Overall, OD lesions in stages I and II show a good healing tendency under conservative treatment. In cases of incipient unstable OD, refixation can also lead to good clinical and radiological results.
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- Franziska Breulmann
- Sektion Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, 81675, München, Deutschland
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- Sektion Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, 81675, München, Deutschland
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- Sektion Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, 81675, München, Deutschland
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- Sektion Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, 81675, München, Deutschland
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- Sektion Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, 81675, München, Deutschland.
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- Sektion Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, 81675, München, Deutschland
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Saito A, Okada K, Shibata K, Sato H, Namiki Y, Terui Y, Kikuchi T. Elasticity of the Forearm Flexor-Pronator Muscles as a Risk Factor for Medial Elbow Injuries in Young Baseball Players: A Prospective Cohort Study of 314 Players. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:3409-3415. [PMID: 37815055 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231202028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Young baseball players with medial elbow injuries are known to have high forearm flexor-pronator muscle elasticity; however, the causal relationship between forearm muscle elasticity and the occurrence of medial elbow injuries remains unclear. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this study was to determine whether the forearm flexor-pronator muscle elasticity is a risk factor for medial elbow injury in young baseball players. It was hypothesized that high flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) elasticity would be a risk factor for medial elbow injuries. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS Young baseball players (aged 9-12 years) with no history of elbow injuries underwent examination during which the strain ratios (SRs) of the pronator teres, flexor digitorum superficialis, and FCU muscles were measured using ultrasound strain elastography as an index of elasticity. Additionally, the participants completed a questionnaire assessing age, height, weight, months of experience as a baseball player, position in baseball, number of training days per week, number of throws per day, and elbow pain during throwing; then the range of motion of the shoulder and hip internal/external rotation were measured. One year after the baseline measurements, the occurrence of new medial elbow injuries was evaluated. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was subsequently conducted to determine risk factors for medial elbow injuries. Cutoff points for significant SR values obtained from the multivariate logistic regression analysis were calculated using the receiver operating characteristic curve. RESULTS Of the 314 players, 76 (24.2%) were diagnosed with medial elbow injury. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that a 0.1 increase in the SR of the FCU muscle (odds ratio [OR], 1.211; 95% CI, 1.116-1.314) and number of throws per day (OR, 1.012; 95% CI, 1.001-1.022) were significantly associated with medial elbow injuries. Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses revealed that the optimal cutoff for the SR of the FCU muscle was 0.920 (area under the curve, 0.694; sensitivity, 75.0%; specificity, 56.7%). CONCLUSION Increased FCU elasticity is a risk factor for medial elbow injury. Evaluation of the FCU elasticity may be useful in identifying young baseball players at high risk of medial elbow injuries and may facilitate prevention of medial elbow injury. As shown by the results of multivariate logistic regression analysis, FCU elasticity itself may be useful in identifying young baseball players at high risk of elbow injuries. However, we believe that other factors, such as the number of pitches per day, need to be considered to improve its accuracy.
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- Akira Saito
- Department of Physical Therapy, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Akita Kousei Medical Center, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Akita City Hospital, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Akita, Japan
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Müller SA, Müller-Lebschi JA, Shotts EE, Bond JR, Tiegs-Heiden CA, Collins MS, O'Driscoll SW. Advantages of CT Versus MRI for Preoperative Assessment of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:3941-3947. [PMID: 36342019 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221129598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered to be the gold standard for imaging of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose was to determine the additional value of a preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan in adolescent patients with capitellar OCD of the elbow. Consistent with the fact that OCD is a lesion involving the subchondral bone, the hypothesis was that CT would be superior to MRI for imaging OCD of the capitellum. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 3. METHODS All patients being treated surgically for an OCD of the capitellum between 2006 and 2016 at one institution were reviewed for preoperative imaging. A total of 28 patients met the inclusion criteria. Corresponding MRI and CT scans were compared retrospectively. Multiple parameters were recorded, with special emphasis on OCD lesion size, fragmentation, and tilt as well as joint surface integrity, loose bodies, and osteophytes. RESULTS The OCD lesions were best seen on CT scans, whereas MRI T1-weighted images overestimated and T2-weighted images underestimated the size of defects. A subchondral fracture nonunion was found on CT scans in 18 patients, whereas this was seen on MRI T1-weighted images in only 2 patients (P < .001) and MRI T2-weighted images in 4 patients (P < .001). Fragmentation of the OCD fragment was found on CT scans in 17 patients but on MRI scans in only 9 patients (P = .05). Osteophytes as a sign of secondary degenerative changes were seen on CT scans in 24 patients and were seen on MRI scans in 15 patients (P = .02). Altogether, only 51 of 89 secondary changes including loose bodies, effects on the radial head and ulnohumeral joint, and osteophytes that were seen on CT scans were also seen on MRI scans (P = .002). CONCLUSION OCD fragmentation and secondary changes were more often diagnosed on CT. These factors indicate OCD instability or advanced OCD stages, which are indications for surgery. In an adolescent who is considered at risk for OCD (baseball, gymnastics, weightlifting, tennis) and who has lateral elbow joint pain with axial or valgus load bearing, CT is our imaging modality of choice for diagnosing and staging OCD of the capitellum.
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- Sebastian A Müller
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sonnenhof Spital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, St Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Nissen C, Bohn DC, Crepeau A, Edmonds E, Ganley T, Kostyun R, Lawrence JTR, Pace JL, Saluan P, Uquillas C, Wall E, Wilson PL, Bae DS. Reliability of Radiographic Imaging Characteristics for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:3948-3955. [PMID: 36326355 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221130452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND A primary challenge in the treatment of capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is accurate imaging assessment. Radiographic classification consensus is not available in the current literature, and correlation of radiographs with lesion stability and resultant best treatment is lacking. PURPOSE To determine the inter- and intrarater reliability of the presence or absence and common radiographic characteristics of capitellar OCD lesions. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study (Diagnosis); Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique radiographs for 29 cases were reviewed by 7 orthopaedic surgeons. Images were assessed for elbow anthropometry and morphology, OCD presence, lesion characteristics, the presence of progeny bone and progeny features, and radial head abnormalities. Intra- and interrater reliability was assessed using Fleiss and Cohen kappa for nominal variables and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for continuous variables. RESULTS Surgeons demonstrated substantial to excellent inter- and intrarater reliability when assessing elbow characteristics: anthropometric (interrater ICC, 0.94-0.99; intrarater ICC, 0.82-0.96) and morphologic (Fleiss, 0.61-0.76; Cohen, 0.68). When the OCD lesion was assessed, fair to moderate interrater agreement was found for classifying the absence or presence of a lesion (Fleiss, 0.28-0.46) and the location of the OCD (Fleiss, 0.24-0.52), poor agreement for assessing the contour of the lesion (Fleiss, 0.00-0.09), and excellent agreement for measuring the size of the lesion (ICC, 0.82-0.94). Poor to fair interrater agreement was found for radial head abnormalities (Fleiss, 0.00-0.27). Progeny bone visualization and fragmentation demonstrated moderate interrater agreement (Fleiss, 0.43-0.47) where displacement of the bone demonstrated poor interrater agreement (Fleiss, 0.11-0.16). Intrarater agreement for OCD lesion characteristics, progeny bone visualization, and progeny bone features was moderate to excellent. CONCLUSION Given only the fair to moderate agreement among raters for identifying OCD on radiographs, this imaging modality may not serve as a dependable screening tool in isolation. Additional imaging should be obtained if the clinical presentation suggests capitellar OCD and a definitive diagnosis is not possible with radiographs. However, clinicians can reliability measure the size of radiographically apparent OCD, suggesting that radiographs may serve as an appropriate imaging modality for follow-up care.
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- PRiSM Sports Medicine, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Hartford Hospital's Bone and Joint Institute, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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- Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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- Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California, USA; University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Hartford Hospital's Bone and Joint Institute, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Children's Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Plano, Texas, USA
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- Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Scottish Rite for Children Sports Medicine, Frisco, Texas, USA.,University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Investigation performed at the Hartford Hospital's Bone and Joint Institute, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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This review presents the current understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, and how to diagnose and treat osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) at the elbow joint followed by an analysis of particular characteristics and outcomes of the treatment. OCD is seen in patients with open growth plates (juvenile OCD [JOCD] and in adults [AOCD] with closed growth plates [adult OCD). The etiology at smaller joints remains as unclear as for the knee. Mechanical factors (throwing activities [capitulum] seem to play an important role. Clinical symptoms are unspecific. Thus, imaging techniques are most important for the diagnosis. In low-grade and stable lesions, treatment involves rest and different degrees of immobilization until healing. When surgery is necessary, the procedure depends on the OCD stage and on the state of the cartilage. With intact cartilage, retrograde procedures are favorable while with damaged cartilage, several techniques are used. Techniques such as drilling and microfracturing produce a reparative cartilage while other techniques reconstruct the defect with osteochondral grafts or cell-based procedures such as chondrocyte implantation. There is a tendency toward better results when reconstructive procedures for both the bone and cartilage are used. In addition, comorbidities at the joint have to be treated. Severe grades of osteoarthritis are rare.
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- Juergen Bruns
- Wilhelmsburger Krankenhaus Groß-Sand, Hamburg, Germany,Juergen Bruns, Wilhelmsburger Krankenhaus Gross-Sand, Groß Sand 3, Hamburg, 21107, Germany.
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Both Debridement and Microfracture Produce Excellent Results for Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Capitellum: A Systematic Review. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2021; 3:e593-e603. [PMID: 34027472 PMCID: PMC8128994 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Purpose To analyze the available literature pertaining to the indications, outcomes, and complications of both microfracture (MFX) and simple debridement for capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). Methods A comprehensive literature review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Studies were included if they evaluated OCD of the capitellum that underwent either arthroscopic debridement (AD) or MFX. The risk of bias was assessed using the Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies (MINORS) scale. Patient demographic characteristics, imaging findings, return-to-sport rates, patient-reported outcomes, range of motion (ROM), complications, failures, and reoperations were recorded. Results Eleven studies with 327 patients (332 elbows) met the inclusion criteria. Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies (MINORS) scores ranged from 63% to 75% and showed considerable heterogeneity. Both AD and MFX showed improvement in patient outcome scores, ROM, and return to play, although the data precluded relative conclusions. Improvement in motion after MFX ranged from 4.9° to 5° of flexion, 5° to 22.6° of extension, 1° to 2° of pronation, and 0.5° to 2° of supination, whereas after AD, it ranged from –4° to 6° of flexion and –0.4° to 14° of extension, with prono-supination noted in only 1 study. The rate of return to play at a similar level of preinjury athletic competition ranged from 55% to 75% after MFX and from 40% to 100% after AD. Lesion location was discussed in only 1 study. Postoperative imaging trended toward early degenerative changes, most commonly of the radial head. Complications were only reported in 1 MFX study; in all cases, the complication was transient ulnar nerve neurapraxia. Reoperation rates ranged from 0% to 10%, and reoperation was most commonly performed to address radial head enlargement. Five studies reported no reoperations. Conclusions Both AD and MFX for capitellar OCD appear to yield excellent improvements in pain, ROM, patient outcome scores, and return to sport. Given that comparable mid-term outcomes can be achieved with debridement alone, without the use of MFX, similarly to recent prospective studies in the knee, AD alone may be a reasonable approach to relatively small OCD defects. Level of Evidence Level IV, systematic review of studies, all Level IV evidence.
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Osteochondritis dissecans of the glenoid: an analysis of grades, treatment, and outcomes. JSES Int 2021; 5:745-753. [PMID: 34223425 PMCID: PMC8246000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2021.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is an idiopathic disorder of subchondral bone that causes focal articular cartilage disruption with the potential long-term consequence of premature osteoarthritis. Glenoid OCD is exceedingly rare. This case series aims to identify the grades of glenoid OCD and report its grade-specific treatment with clinical, radiological, and functional outcomes. Methods Prospectively collected data of consecutive patients diagnosed with a symptomatic glenoid OCD, who had a minimum 2-year follow-up, following nonoperative or surgical treatment, was retrospectively analyzed. Osteochondral defects secondary to acute trauma, instability, and primary osteoarthritis were excluded. Pretreatment and posttreatment clinical, radiological, and sports participation data were collected. This included pretreatment MRI for grading of glenoid OCD according to the International Cartilage Research Society (ICRS) OCD staging system, and postoperative MRI for grading of articular cartilage repair using the MOCART (MRI observation of cartilage repair tissue) scoring system. Results The study identified 7 competitive overhead athletes with symptomatic unilateral glenoid OCD, with a post-treatment minimum 2-year follow-up. Of 4 patients with ICRS OCD I, 3 healed with nonoperative treatment, whereas 1 progressed to ICRS OCD II. This patient along with another 3 patients with unstable glenoid OCD underwent arthroscopic OCD excision with bone marrow stimulation cartilage repair. All patients improved following treatment and had full passive and active range of shoulder movements, with normal strength and stability at the 2- year follow-up. The mean MOCART score on MRI at 2 years for the 4 patients who underwent surgery was 82.5 (range, 75-90). MRI documented healing in all 3 patients with ICRS OCD I who underwent nonoperative treatment. All patients returned to the same or higher level of sport following treatment, with mean time to return to sports being 8.0 months (range, 6-11 months) for nonoperative treatment, and 6.8 months (range, 5-10 months) for operative treatment. This difference was not statistically significant (P value .55). No patient had recurrence of symptoms till latest follow-up. Conclusion Despite the glenoid being a concave non–weight-bearing articular surface, OCD at this site has pathological grades similar to other convex weight-bearing articular surfaces. Notwithstanding the limited number of cases, it would appear that ICRS OCD I can often be successfully treated with nonoperative treatment, whereas ICRS OCD II, III, IV, warrant operative treatment. Bone marrow stimulation is a safe and predictable option for glenoid OCD cartilage repair and allows athletes a quick and successful return to sports.
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Kiyomatsu H, Takeba J, Imai H, Fujibuchi T, Inoue T, Jono A, Hino K, Miura H. Treatment of osteochondritis dissecans of the humeral capitellum with a fragment fixation method using absorbable pins. JSES Int 2021; 5:564-570. [PMID: 34136872 PMCID: PMC8178622 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2020.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Hypothesis This study aimed to investigate the results, indications, and limitations of absorbable pin fixation for osteochondritis dissecans of the humeral capitellum in the separation stage. Methods This study included 35 patients (mean age, 14.0 years). Patients were divided into two groups: Group A included those who obtained complete union within 6 months and Group B included those who did not observe complete union within 6 months. The clinical findings were compared between the groups. Results There were 26 and 6 patients in Groups A and B, respectively. Two patients did not obtain complete union. Clinical outcomes improved after the procedure. In univariate analysis, delayed union was associated with larger major diameter (P = .0004) and more depth (P = .03) of the osteochondral fragment measured by computed tomography, the presence of osteosclerosis in the subchondral bed on X-ray imaging (P = .003), and the presence of comminution of subchondral bone on ultrasound imaging (P = .01). In multivariate analysis, there was a significant difference only in the major diameter of the osteochondral fragment (P = .03). Receiver operating characteristic curves analysis shows that if the major diameter of the osteochondral fragment is 11 mm or less, 85% of patients achieve complete union of the osteochondral fragments within 6 months. Conclusion Absorbable pin fixation may be considered for the osteochondral fragments with major diameter of 11 mm or less and should not be considered for patients who demonstrate osteosclerosis in the subchondral bed or comminution of subchondral bone.
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- Hiroshi Kiyomatsu
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon-City, Ehime, 791-0295 JAPAN
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- Department of Aeromedical Services for Emergency and Trauma Care, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon-City, Ehime, 791-0295 JAPAN
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon-City, Ehime, 791-0295 JAPAN
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon-City, Ehime, 791-0295 JAPAN
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon-City, Ehime, 791-0295 JAPAN
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon-City, Ehime, 791-0295 JAPAN
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon-City, Ehime, 791-0295 JAPAN
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon-City, Ehime, 791-0295 JAPAN
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Arai Y, Hara K, Inoue H, Minami G, Kida Y, Fujiwara H, Kubo T. Early Clinical Results of Arthroscopically Assisted Drilling via the Radius in a Distal-to-Proximal Direction for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow. Orthop J Sports Med 2019; 7:2325967119868937. [PMID: 31523694 PMCID: PMC6732861 DOI: 10.1177/2325967119868937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: We have previously reported the technique of arthroscopically assisted
drilling of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions of the elbow via the
radius in a distal-to-proximal direction. With this technique, the entire
OCD lesion can be drilled vertically under arthroscopic guidance with
pronation and supination of the forearm and flexion and extension of the
elbow joint. Purpose: To retrospectively evaluate return to sport, range of motion, and the
Japanese Orthopaedic Association–Japan Elbow Society Elbow Function Score
(JOA-JES score) after treatment of an elbow OCD lesion by drilling through
the radius. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: From November 2003 to January 2006, a total of 7 male adolescent baseball
players with OCD lesions of the elbow were treated through use of
arthroscopically assisted drilling via the radius. The stage of the OCD
lesion was evaluated based on preoperative plain radiographs. Patients were
observed for a minimum of 36 months, and clinical analysis included time for
return to sport, elbow range of motion, and the JOA-JES score before
intervention and at final follow-up. Results: We evaluated all 7 patients at a mean follow-up time of 36.1 months (range,
24-68 months). The stage of the OCD lesion on plain radiography was
“translucent” in 1 patient, “sclerotic” in 5 patients, and “loosening” in 1
patient. The mean range of motion before surgery was 131.2° and –4.7° in
flexion and extension, respectively, and this improved to 138.6° and 1.1° at
final follow-up. The improvement in extension was statistically significant
(P = .04). The mean JOA-JES score of 83.0 before
surgery significantly improved to 94.0 at final follow-up
(P < .001). One patient required excision of a free
body at 51 months postoperatively, but all patients returned to sports early
and without pain at an average of 4.6 months postoperatively. No feature of
osteoarthrosis was noted on radiography on the final examination in any
patient. Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate that arthroscopically assisted
drilling of an elbow OCD lesion through the radial head allows for early
return to sporting activities as well as improved motion and functional
scores.
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- Yuji Arai
- Department of Sports and Para-Sports Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Japan Community Health Care Organization Kyoto Kuramaguchi Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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van den Ende KIM, Keijsers R, van den Bekerom MPJ, Eygendaal D. Imaging and classification of osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum: X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography? Shoulder Elbow 2019; 11:129-136. [PMID: 30941202 PMCID: PMC6415488 DOI: 10.1177/1758573218756866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diagnosing capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) can be difficult, causing delay in treating young athletes. The main aim of this retrospective diagnostic study was to determine which radiological technique is preferred to identify and classify elbow OCD. METHODS We identified young patients who underwent elbow arthroscopy because of symptomatic OCD. We included all patients who had pre-operative radiographs, a computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) available. We assessed whether the osteochondral lesion could be identified using the various imaging modalities. All lesions were classified according to previous classifications for X-ray, CT and MRI, respectively. These results were compared with findings at arthroscopy. RESULTS Twenty-five patients had pre-operative radiographs as well as CT scans and MRI. In six patients, the lesion was not visible on standard X-ray. In 20 patients, one or two loose bodies were found during surgery, consistent with an unstable lesion. Pre-operatively, this was seen on 11 X-rays, 13 MRIs and 18 CT scans. CONCLUSIONS Capitellar OCD lesions are not always visible on standard X-rays. A CT appears to be the preferred imaging technique to confirm diagnosis of OCD. Loose bodies are often missed, especially on standard X-rays and MRIs.
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- Kimberly I. M. van den Ende
- Upper Limb Unit, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands,Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands,Kimberly I. M. van den Ende, Molenvijver 9, 3052 HA Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Upper Limb Unit, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands,Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Upper Limb Unit, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands,Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Yang TH, Lee YY, Huang CC, Huang YC, Chen PC, Hsu CH, Wang LY, Chou WY. Effectiveness of ultrasonography screening and risk factor analysis of capitellar osteochondritis dissecans in adolescent baseball players. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2018; 27:2038-2044. [PMID: 30340804 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (COCD) is a common elbow injury in young baseball athletes. It may be asymptomatic at the early stage and may progress if left untreated. This study investigated the effectiveness of ultrasonography (US) screening for COCD in adolescent baseball players and identified risk factors of COCD. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis study was conducted among baseball athletes aged 12 to 18 years. US screening of the throwing elbow was performed in all participants, and additional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was arranged for those with abnormal screening results. The prevalence of COCD was calculated according to MRI results. The US findings were compared with MRI findings. Data for characteristics, joint range of motion, and quality of pain were collected and analyzed using a logistic regression model to identify the risk factors of COCD. RESULTS A total of 299 adolescent baseball players were screened, and 17 were found to have COCD according to US findings. MRI was performed in 15 of these 17 players, and the MRI findings further confirmed COCD in 10 players (66.7%). The presence of elbow pain while at rest, body height, and age at introduction to baseball were predictors of COCD. CONCLUSIONS Although the effectiveness of diagnosing stage 1 COCD is satisfactory, US is a helpful tool for detecting stage 2 and higher-stage COCD. Elbow resting pain, lower body height, and introduction to baseball at a younger age are risk factors for COCD.
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- Tsung-Hsun Yang
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Medical Mechatronic Engineering Program, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Kohyama S, Ogawa T, Mamizuka N, Hara Y, Yamazaki M. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Staging System for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow: A Validation Study Against the International Cartilage Repair Society Classification. Orthop J Sports Med 2018; 6:2325967118794620. [PMID: 30225272 PMCID: PMC6136112 DOI: 10.1177/2325967118794620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: Evaluations of the stability of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions of
the elbow using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have resulted in reports
with variable accuracy. Therefore, the International Cartilage Repair
Society (ICRS) classification remains the gold standard to determine OCD
lesion stability. Because OCD commonly occurs in pediatric patients, a
noninvasive method comparable with the ICRS classification is desired. Hypothesis/Purpose: Based on the previous literature, the capitellum of unstable OCD lesions has
an irregular outline on MRI because of displacement or dislocation of the
lesion via synovial fluid inflow. Therefore, we defined a 4-stage
classification, similar to the ICRS classification, which focused on the
outline of the capitellum and articular cartilage status on MRI without
subchondral bone information. The purpose of this study was to validate this
MRI-based staging system against the ICRS classification and to verify its
accuracy in diagnosing unstable OCD lesions of the elbow. Study Design: Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. Methods: A total of 81 patients with OCD of the elbow who were surgically treated were
evaluated. The MRI-based stages were as follows: stage 1, normal-shaped
capitellum and articular cartilage without signal intensity change; stage 2,
normal-shaped capitellum and articular cartilage with signal intensity
change; stage 3, irregular-shaped capitellum and discontinuity of the
articular cartilage; and stage 4, dislocated lesion with an articular
cartilage defect. Agreement between the MRI and ICRS classifications was
evaluated, and the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value
(PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) for lesion instability were
determined. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for intrarater and
interrater reliability of the MRI-based staging system was calculated. Results: Agreement between the MRI-based staging system and the ICRS classification
was 88.9%, with a sensitivity of 98.4%, specificity of 84.2%, PPV of 95.3%,
and NPV of 94.1% for diagnosing an unstable lesion. The ICC was high for
both intrarater (0.925) and interrater (0.915-0.939) reliability. Conclusion: The MRI-based staging system corresponded well with the ICRS classification,
providing an accurate preoperative assessment of OCD lesions of the elbow,
even with minimal subchondral bone information.
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- Sho Kohyama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Mito Clinical Education and Training Center, Tsukuba University Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Sports Medicine Center, Nishi-Beppu National Hospital, Beppu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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Hilgersom NFJ, Molenaars RJ, van den Bekerom MPJ, Eygendaal D, Doornberg JN. Review of Poehling et al (1989) on elbow arthroscopy: a new technique. J ISAKOS 2018. [DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2017-000133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Griffith TB, Kercher J, Clifton Willimon S, Perkins C, Duralde XA. Elbow Injuries in the Adolescent Thrower. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2018; 11:35-47. [PMID: 29442213 PMCID: PMC5825338 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-018-9457-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW With an increasing rate of adolescent elbow injuries, especially in throwing athletes, the purpose of this review is to investigate the current literature regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and non-operative and operative outcomes of medial epicondyle fractures, ulnar collateral ligament repair, osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow, and olecranon stress fractures. RECENT FINDINGS Acceptable outcomes with both non-operative and operative treatments of medial epicondyle fractures have been reported, with surgical indications continuing to evolve. Unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions, especially in patients with closed growth plates, require operative fixation, and emerging open and arthroscopic techniques including lesion debridement, marrow stimulation, autograft transfer, and allograft transplantation are described with good outcomes. Ulnar collateral repair has emerged as an exciting treatment option for an avulsion of either end of the ligament in young throwing athletes, with faster rehabilitation times than traditional ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. Olecranon stress fractures are increasing in prevalence, and when a non-operative treatment course is unsuccessful, athletes have a high return-to-play rate after percutaneous cannulated screw placement. With proper indications, non-operative and operative treatment modalities are reported with a high return-to-play and acceptable clinical outcomes for common elbow injuries, including medial epicondyle fractures, ulnar collateral ligament repair, osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow, and olecranon stress fractures, in adolescent throwing athletes. Further research is needed to better define treatment algorithms, surgical indications, and outcomes.
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Tisano BK, Estes AR. Overuse Injuries of the Pediatric and Adolescent Throwing Athlete. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2017; 48:1898-905. [PMID: 27254261 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000000998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In the hypercompetitive environment of year round youth baseball, arm pain is commonplace. Although much research has been done about injuries in the overhead throwing athlete, the emphasis has been on the more elite levels, where athletes have reached full development. The anatomy of the skeletally immature athlete, including open physeal plates and increased tissue laxity, raises unique issues in the presentation and treatment of repetitive throwing injuries of the elbow and shoulder. With a focus on "little leaguers," this discussion evaluates five of the most common elbow and shoulder injuries-Little Leaguer's elbow, ulnar collateral ligament sprain or tear, osteochondritis dissecans/Panner's disease, Little Leaguer's shoulder, and multidirectional instability. In the developmentally distinct pediatric athlete, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment may differ from that established for adults. Offering early diagnosis and treatment appropriate to a child's level of development will enable youth to not only continue to play sports but to also maintain full functionality as active adults.
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- Breann K Tisano
- 1University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL; 2Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
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The incidence of osteoarthritis in the general population is low, but it can be seen in manual laborers, throwing athletes, and people dependent on crutches and wheelchairs. Patients often complain of pain at the terminal extents of motion, and imaging shows osteophyte formation at the tips of the coronoid and olecranon processes as well as thickening of the bone between the coronoid and the olecranon fossae. Recent advances in arthroscopic instrumentation and techniques have led to a growing interest in the arthroscopic treatment of elbow osteoarthritis. This article provides a review of basic arthroscopic elbow anatomy and the most common procedures, including diagnostic arthroscopy, loose body removal, and arthroscopic osteocapsular and ulnohumeral arthroplasty. As techniques advance, there might be interest in further procedures including arthroscopic-assisted interpositional arthroplasty. Although complications such as persistent drainage and nerve injury are frequently mentioned with elbow arthroscopy, the actual incidence of such complications remains low.
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Trofa DP, Gancarczyk SM, Lombardi JM, Makhni EC, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. Visualization of the Capitellum During Elbow Arthroscopy: A Comparison of 3 Portal Techniques. Orthop J Sports Med 2017; 5:2325967117712228. [PMID: 28680895 PMCID: PMC5476331 DOI: 10.1177/2325967117712228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background: Capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a debilitating condition of unknown etiology for which various arthroscopic treatments are available. Prior data suggest that greater than 75% of the capitellum can be visualized arthroscopically through a dual lateral portal approach. However, there is no literature assessing arthroscopic visualization of the capitellum via alternative portals. Purpose: To determine the percentage of capitellum visualized using the dual lateral, distal ulnar and soft spot, and posterolateral and soft spot portal configurations in a cadaver model. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: Arthroscopy was performed on 12 fresh-frozen cadaver elbows, 4 for each of the following approaches: dual lateral, distal ulna, and posterolateral. Electrocautery was used to mark the most anterior, posterior, medial, and lateral points seen on the capitellum. The radiocapitellar joint was subsequently exposed through an extensile posterior dissection, and the surface anatomy was reconstructed using the Microscribe 3D digitizing system. Using Rhinoceros software, the percentage of capitellum surface area visualized by each approach was determined. Results: The mean percentage of capitellum visualized for the dual lateral, distal ulna, and posterolateral approaches was approximately 68.8%, 66.3%, and 63.5%, respectively. There was no significant difference between the percentage of capitellum seen among approaches (P = .68). On average, 66.5% of the capitellum was visible through these 3 arthroscopic approaches to the elbow. Conclusion: Approximately 66.5% of the capitellum is visualized through the popularized posterior arthroscopic portals, with no significant differences found between the 3 investigated approaches. Clinical Relevance: As determined in this cadaveric model investigation, each portal technique provides equivalent visualization for capitellar OCD pathology.
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- David P Trofa
- Department of Orthopaedics, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Henry Ford Hospital and Wayne State University, West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Eygendaal D, Bain G, Pederzini L, Poehling G. Osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow: state of the art. J ISAKOS 2017. [DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2015-000008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Oshiba H, Itsubo T, Ikegami S, Nakamura K, Uchiyama S, Kato H. Results of Bone Peg Grafting for Capitellar Osteochondritis Dissecans in Adolescent Baseball Players. Am J Sports Med 2016; 44:3171-3178. [PMID: 27514737 DOI: 10.1177/0363546516658038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bone peg grafting (BPG) has been advocated for early-stage humeral capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (COCD). However, the clinical and radiological results of BPG, along with its indications, have not been described in detail. HYPOTHESIS COCD classified as International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) I or II in adolescent baseball players can be treated successfully by BPG. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4 METHODS: Eleven male baseball players (age range at surgery, 13-16 years) who underwent BPG for COCD were enrolled in this study. No improvement had been seen in any patient after 6 months of preoperative nonthrowing observation. During surgery, 2 to 5 bone pegs were inserted into the COCD lesion after confirmation of lesion stability to the bony floor. All patients were directly evaluated at 12 and 24 months after surgery by physical findings, radiological prognosis, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). RESULTS Of the 11 patients, 10 could return to comparable baseball ability levels within 12 months. The Timmerman-Andrews score improved significantly from a mean ± SD of 171.8 ± 12.1 preoperatively to 192.3 ± 6.5 at the final observation. Radiological healing of the lesions was determined as complete in 8 patients and partial in 3. Patients possessing a centrally positioned lesion or a lesion <75% of the size of the capitellum tended most strongly to achieve complete radiological healing, while growth plate status appeared unrelated to outcome. The mean Henderson MRI score improved from 6.3 ± 1.5 to 4.8 ± 1.6 at 12 and 24 months after BPG, respectively. MRI findings also suggested that remodeling of COCD lesions had continued to up to 24 months postoperatively. CONCLUSION BPG enabled 91% of COCD patients with ICRS OCD I or II to return to preoperative baseball abilities within 12 months. Integration of the grafted site may continue until at least 24 months postoperatively. An ICRS OCD I or II lesion with central positioning and/or occupying <75% of the size of the capitellum in the coronal plane is a good indication for BPG.
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- Hiroyuki Oshiba
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Marunouchi Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Sports Medicine Center, Aizawa Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, North Alps Medical Center, Azumi Hospital, Ikedamachi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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Camp CL, Degen RM, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Altchek DW, Dines JS. Basics of Elbow Arthroscopy Part I: Surface Anatomy, Portals, and Structures at Risk. Arthrosc Tech 2016; 5:e1339-e1343. [PMID: 28560134 PMCID: PMC5439187 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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As our knowledge and technology advance, the indications for elbow arthroscopy continue to grow rapidly. During this expansion, a number of new portals have been described and reported using variable nomenclature and location descriptions. Accordingly, a comprehensive review of these portals is warranted. Given the concern for potential iatrogenic injury to surrounding neurovascular structures, a discussion of these critical nerves and vessels is also timely. In this work, we review pertinent surface anatomy; portal nomenclature, locations, and utility; and review distances to the nearest structures at risk.
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- Christopher L. Camp
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.,Address correspondence to Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th St., New York, NY 10021, U.S.A.Department of Orthopaedic SurgerySports Medicine and Shoulder ServiceHospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St.New YorkNY10021U.S.A.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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BACKGROUND Elbow arthroscopy is a challenging, yet extremely productive procedure in orthopaedic sports medicine. The severely confined anatomy of the pediatric and adolescent elbow is particularly prone for perioperative complications. This study focuses on the indications and complications of the first 50 elbow arthroscopies in skeletally immature patients done in a specialized pediatric orthopaedic department. PURPOSE To review analysis of indications and complications in pediatric and adolescent elbow arthroscopy. We hypothesized that the complication rate in these patients is similar to adults. METHODS Data on 50 consecutive elbow arthroscopies were prospectively gathered in a dedicated database and retrospectively analyzed for indications and perioperative complications. All procedures were performed by a surgeon trained in orthopaedic sports medicine. RESULTS A total of 26 boys and 24 girls with a mean age of 13.6±3.3 years at the time of surgery and a minimum follow-up of 1 year were included.Fifty-eight percent were treated for osteochondritis dissecans, 24% for arthrofibrosis, 14% for a congenital disorder, and 4% for a posttraumatic problem other than arthrofibrosis. The complication rate was 8%, including 3 cases of transient neuropraxia and 1 superficial wound infection. There were no major complications such as septic arthritis, vascular injury, or permanent nerve damage. All complications resolved fully with conservative treatment, no revision were required. DISCUSSION Although osteochondritis dissecans is still the leading reason for such surgery, fractures and posttraumatic conditions are becoming more important. With a rate of 5% to 8% of minor, fully resolving complications such an increase is not a reason for concerns. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV-case series.
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Camp CL, Dines JS, Degen RM, Sinatro AL, Altchek DW. Arthroscopic Microfracture for Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Capitellum. Arthrosc Tech 2016; 5:e477-81. [PMID: 27656365 PMCID: PMC5020640 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is one of the most common causes of elbow pain and dysfunction in adolescent athletes. It typically occurs in gymnasts and overhead throwers and presents along a wide spectrum of severity. Stable lesions can typically be treated with conservative therapy; however, those presenting with instability, fragmentation, or loose bodies generally require surgical intervention. Although there are a number of described surgical options used to treat capitellar OCD lesions, microfracture is one of the most commonly performed and well studied. Patients who are candidates for microfracture generally have favorable outcomes with high rates of return to athletic activity after postoperative rehabilitation. In this work, we present our preferred arthroscopic technique for microfracture of OCD lesions of the capitellum. This technique is most suitable for patients with unstable or fragmented OCD lesions that are less than 1 cm in diameter and do not violate the lateral-most articular margin of the capitellum.
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- Christopher L. Camp
- Address correspondence to Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021, U.S.A.Department of Orthopaedic SurgerySports Medicine and Shoulder ServiceHospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th StNew YorkNY10021U.S.A.
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van Bergen CJA, van den Ende KIM, ten Brinke B, Eygendaal D. Osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum in adolescents. World J Orthop 2016; 7:102-108. [PMID: 26925381 PMCID: PMC4757654 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i2.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2015] [Revised: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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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 engaged in sports that involve repetitive stress on the elbow are at risk. A high index of suspicion is warranted to prevent delay in the diagnosis. Plain radiographs may disclose the lesion but computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are more accurate in the detection of OCD. To determine the best treatment option it is important to differentiate between stable and unstable OCD lesions. Stable lesions can be initially treated nonoperatively with elbow rest or activity modification and physical therapy. Unstable lesions and stable lesions not responding to conservative therapy require a surgical approach. Arthroscopic debridement and microfracturing has become the standard initial procedure for treatment of capitellar OCD. Numerous other surgical options have been reported, including internal fixation of large fragments and osteochondral autograft transfer. The aim of this article is to provide a current concepts review of the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of elbow OCD.
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Heijink A, Vanhees M, van den Ende K, van den Bekerom MP, van Riet RP, Van Dijk CN, Eygendaal D. Biomechanical considerations in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis of the elbow. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:2313-8. [PMID: 25677500 PMCID: PMC4930458 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-015-3518-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2014] [Accepted: 01/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease and a major cause of disability. Distinct biological processes are considered crucial for the development of osteoarthritis and are assumed to act in concert with additional risk factors to induce expression of the disease. In the classical weightbearing joints, one such risk factor is an unfavourable biomechanical environment about the joint. While the elbow has long been considered a non-weightbearing joint, it is now assumed that the tissues of the upper extremity may be stressed to similar levels as those of the lower limb, and that forces across the elbow are in fact very high when the joint is extended from a flexed position. This review examined the available basic science, preclinical and clinical evidence regarding the role of several unfavourable biomechanical conditions about the elbow on the development of osteoarthritis: post-traumatic changes, osteochondritis dissecans, instability or laxity and malalignment. Post-traumatic osteoarthritis following fractures is well recognized, however, the role of overload or repetitive microtrauma as risk factors for post-traumatic osteoarthritis is unclear. The natural course of untreated cartilage defects in general, and osteochondritis dissecans at the elbow in particular, remains incompletely understood to date. However, larger lesions and older age seem to be associated with more symptoms and radiographic changes in the long term. Instability seems to play a role, although the association between instability and osteoarthritis is not yet clearly defined. No data are available on the association of malalignment and osteoarthritis, but based on force estimations across the elbow joint, it seems reasonable to assume an association.
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- Andras Heijink
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center (AMC) Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center (AMC) Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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Takeba J, Takahashi T, Watanabe S, Imai H, Kikuchi S, Umakoshi K, Matsumoto H, Ohshita M, Miura H, Aibiki M. Short-term clinical results of arthroscopic osteochondral fixation for elbow osteochondritis dissecans in teenaged baseball players. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2015; 24:1749-56. [PMID: 26480880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Revised: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reports regarding arthroscopic fixation of the osteochondral fragments for elbow osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) are few. This study assessed the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic fixation of unstable osteochondral fragments by using absorbable pins over a postoperative period of at least 1 year. METHODS The patients were 13 adolescent baseball players with a mean age of 14 years (range, 12-16 years) who underwent OCD of primary lesions at International Cartilage Repair Society grades III and IV. The patients were evaluated by using validated outcome measures at a mean follow-up period of 24 months (range, 12-50 months). RESULTS The mean (standard deviation) score in the disability/symptom section of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand improved from 12.4 (6.0) before the surgery to 0.5 (1.2) after the surgery, and the sports section improved from 74.5 (25.4) to 1.4 (5.2). The mean (standard deviation) extension improved from -11° (10.8) to -2° (3.9; P < .001). The mean (SD) flexion improved from 129° (11.6) to 137° (5.6; P = .040). All patients were able to resume playing baseball, and 9 (69%) resumed playing at the same position as before their injuries. CONCLUSIONS The clinical results of arthroscopic osteochondral fragment fixation in the teenaged baseball players with elbow OCD, albeit obtained over only a short period, were favorable. This arthroscopic treatment enables repair of lesions and is considered appropriate for unstable OCD during the adolescent growth spurt.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ehime University, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ehime University, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ehime University, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ehime University, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ehime University, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ehime University, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ehime University, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ehime University, Toon, Ehime, Japan
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Outcomes of arthroscopic treatment of osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum and description of the technique. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2015; 24:1607-12. [PMID: 26234666 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2015] [Revised: 05/19/2015] [Accepted: 06/01/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS We hypothesize that a technique for all-arthroscopic fixation of capitellum osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions using suture fixation and autogenous iliac crest bone grafting offers a successful alternative to open internal fixation techniques as shown by 2-year validated patient-reported outcomes. METHODS Our technique uses arthroscopic all-inside suture fixation with iliac crest autogenous bone grafting. The procedure was performed on 4 elite-level, adolescent athletes presenting with 5 unstable capitellum OCD lesions resulting in elbow pain, limited range of motion, and decreased ability to play. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an unstable OCD lesion, which was correlated with arthroscopy. Postoperatively, patients were evaluated by the short version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire; Oxford Elbow and Mayo Elbow scores; visual analog scale; postoperative range of motion; and return to play. RESULTS Three female patients and one male patient aged 13 to 15 years underwent the procedure. The mean final follow-up period was 2.8 years. Union was achieved in all patients, as seen on magnetic resonance imaging at a mean of 3 months. At follow-up, the mean loss of extension was 2°. Mean flexion was 153°. There was no loss of supination or pronation. The mean score on the short version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire was 11. The mean Mayo Elbow score was 88. The mean Oxford Elbow score was 42. The mean visual analog scale score was 2. The mean time to return to play was 4 months. All patients continued to compete at an elite level. There were no infections or cases of fixation failure, and no patients required conversion to open surgery or needed revision surgery. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic all-inside fixation of unstable OCD lesions is a successful technique, facilitating athletes to return to an elite level of play.
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Gancarczyk SM, Makhni EC, Lombardi JM, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. Arthroscopic Articular Reconstruction of Capitellar Osteochondral Defects. Am J Sports Med 2015; 43:2452-8. [PMID: 26272515 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515594448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Articular reconstruction is recommended for some unstable capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions. Capitellar osteochondral autograft transplantation (OAT) through an open approach for optimal visualization and perpendicular graft implantation has been advocated. However, arthroscopic capitellar OAT may achieve the same treatment goals with decreased morbidity and ability to treat the entire joint for pathologic changes. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this study was to assess the ability to resurface the capitellum arthroscopically. The hypothesis was that arthroscopy allows sufficient access to facilitate perpendicular graft placement in most clinically significant capitellar OCD lesions. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive laboratory study. METHODS Arthroscopy was performed on 12 fresh-frozen cadaveric elbows. Of the tunnels created, 21 were used in final analysis. A 6-mm osteochondral transplantation bone graft harvester was used to generate perpendicular recipient sites in the capitellar articular surface. Both central (n = 11) and lateral (n = 10) OCD locations were studied. Fluoroscopy was used to measure the angle of the harvest relative to the axis of the humerus and tunnel perpendicularity. RESULTS Among central and lateral lesions, the average (±SD) degree of perpendicularity achieved was 85.3° ± 2.9° and 85.8° ± 2.5°, respectively. Perpendicular harvests were achieved in central and lateral lesions as high as 74.9° and 80.4°, anterior to the humeral shaft, respectively. No significant relationship was noted between increasing anterior location and ability to attain perpendicular harvests. Achieving perpendicularity in lesions that were more anterior to these values was not possible due to anatomic constraints of the radial head in maximal elbow flexion. CONCLUSION Adequate recipient tunnels were created in lesions that were as high as 75° to 80° anterior to the humeral shaft, which encompasses most clinically relevant lesions. Moreover, increasing the anterior position of the lesion did not compromise the ability to generate perpendicular tunnels. The findings of this cadaveric study suggest that most clinically relevant capitellar osteochondral lesions can be successfully resurfaced arthroscopically. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study demonstrates the feasibility of performing an arthroscopic versus open articular reconstruction when indicated for high-grade capitellar OCD lesions. These conclusions afford sports medicine surgeons another tool in the treatment of this challenging condition.
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- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Uchida S, Utsunomiya H, Taketa T, Sakoda S, Hatakeyama A, Nakamura T, Sakai A. Arthroscopic fragment fixation using hydroxyapatite/poly-L-lactate Acid thread pins for treating elbow osteochondritis dissecans. Am J Sports Med 2015; 43:1057-65. [PMID: 25737319 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515570871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Various procedures, such as arthroscopic debridement, osteochondral transplantation, and bone plug fixation, have been described for the treatment of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the humeral capitellum. However, the use of hydroxyapatite/poly-L-lactate acid (HA/PLLA) thread pins to fix the osteochondral fragment in an OCD lesion is a recent development. HYPOTHESIS Adolescent throwing athletes would return to preinjury levels of function after arthroscopic osteochondral fragment fixation using HA/PLLA thread pins. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS Enrolled in this prospective cohort study were 18 adolescent baseball players (mean age, 14.2 years; range 12-16, years) with elbow OCD who underwent arthroscopic fragment fixation with HA/PLLA thread pins between 2006 and 2009. All patients were affected on their dominant side. Plain radiographs taken before surgery showed an open physis in 13 patients (72%) and a closed physis in 5 patients (28%). During surgery, the condition of the OCD lesion was evaluated by use of the International Cartilage Research Society (ICRS) classification system; there were 5 grade II, 11 grade III, and 2 grade IV cases. Outcomes were assessed after 3 years (mean, 39 months; range, 36-50 months). Elbow function was measured using the Timmerman and Andrews score and the Mayo Elbow Performance Index. Return to sports activity was assessed as higher than preinjury, same level, lower level, or no return to sports. RESULTS The mean Timmerman and Andrews score improved significantly from 126.6±6.5 to 197.5±1.5, and the mean Mayo Elbow Performance Index improved significantly from 68.0±2.1 to 98.06±0.9 (P=.0001 for both). Mean elbow extension improved significantly from -10°±10.4° to -0.8°±5.2° (P=.006), and mean flexion improved significantly from 123.1°±17.9° to 138.6°±6.1° (P=.001). Three patients had a loss of extension greater than 5°. Five patients returned to a higher level of sports activity, 10 patients returned to the same level, and 2 patients returned to a lower level. A remaining patient did not return to baseball. In one patient, the lesion did not heal, resulting in fragmentation at 1 year after surgery. This patient consequently underwent revision arthroscopy to remove the lesion, and he eventually returned to sports at the same level of activity. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic fragment fixation using HA/PLLA thread pins provides a beneficial clinical outcome to adolescent baseball players with humeral capitellar OCD.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakamatsu Hospital for the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakamatsu Hospital for the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakamatsu Hospital for the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakamatsu Hospital for the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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Elbow arthroscopy is a tool useful for the treatment of a variety of pathologies about the elbow. The major indications for elbow arthroscopy include débridement for septic elbow arthritis, synovectomy for inflammatory arthritis, débridement for osteoarthritis, loose body extraction, contracture release, treatment of osteochondral defects and selected fractures or instability, and tennis elbow release. Contraindications, technical considerations, and favorable outcomes following treatment with elbow arthroscopy require careful patient evaluation, a thorough understanding of anatomic principles, and proper patient positioning and portal selection to guide preoperative planning and overall patient care. Elbow arthroscopy is an effective procedure for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, and lateral epicondylitis.
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Itsubo T, Murakami N, Uemura K, Nakamura K, Hayashi M, Uchiyama S, Kato H. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Staging to Evaluate the Stability of Capitellar Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:1972-7. [PMID: 24817006 DOI: 10.1177/0363546514532604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment for capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (COCD) lesions is usually based on their stability from the bony floor after arthroscopic or open direct observation. Thus, a noninvasive means of lesion stability assessment by use of imaging is desirable to preoperatively determine treatment strategy. PURPOSE To evaluate our modified MRI staging system for COCD, we compared the results of MRI staging with the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) classification for lesion stability. Intra- and interrater reliability for MRI staging was examined as well. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. METHODS Fifty-two COCD lesions were preoperatively evaluated by T2-weighted MRI and classified into 5 stages: stage 1 = normally shaped capitellum with several spotted areas of high signal intensity that is lower than that of cartilage; stage 2 = as with stage 1 but with several spotted areas of higher intensity than that of cartilage; stage 3 = as with stage 2 but with both discontinuity and noncircularity of the chondral surface signal of the capitellum and no high signal interface apparent between the lesion and the floor; stage 4 = lesion separated by a high intensity line in comparison with cartilage; and stage 5 = capitellar lesion displaced from the floor or defect of the capitellar lesion noted. The MRI staging results were compared with the intraoperative ICRS classification for lesion stability of each patient. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) were all determined for fragment instability. Intra- and interrater correlations for our MRI staging were calculated among 3 examiners. RESULTS Preoperative MRI grading correctly matched ICRS classification in 49 of 52 patients (94%), with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 80%. The PPV and NPV were 93% and 100%, respectively, for diagnosing lesion instability. Intrarater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC]) for MRI staging was high at ICC(1, 1) = 0.86 and ICC(1, 2) = 0.90, as was interrater reliability at ICC(2, 1) = 0.82 and ICC(2, 3) = 0.88. CONCLUSION The MRI staging system provides accurate and reliable evidence for estimating ICRS classification and instability of COCD and is useful to decide appropriate treatment.
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- Toshiro Itsubo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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Holzer N, Steinmann SP. Arthroscopic Management of The Stiff Elbow: Osteoarthritis and Arthrofibrosis. OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2014. [DOI: 10.1053/j.otsm.2013.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Byram IR, Kim HM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Elbow arthroscopic surgery update for sports medicine conditions. Am J Sports Med 2013; 41:2191-202. [PMID: 23572098 DOI: 10.1177/0363546513482106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Elbow arthroscopic surgery can now effectively treat a variety of conditions that affect athletes. Advances in instrumentation, increased surgeon familiarity, and expanded indications have led to significant growth in elbow arthroscopic surgery in the past few decades. While positioning, portal placement, and specific instruments may vary among surgeons, anatomic considerations guide surgical approaches to minimize neurovascular compromise. Arthroscopic procedures vary in difficulty, and surgeons should follow stepwise advancement with experience. Removal of loose bodies, debridement of synovial plicae, and debridement of the extensor carpi radialis brevis for lateral epicondylitis are considered simple procedures for novice elbow arthroscopic surgeons. More advanced procedures include management of osteochondritis dissecans, valgus extension overload in the throwing athlete, and capsular release. With proper technique, a variety of athletic elbow conditions can be treated arthroscopically with predictable results and minimal morbidity.
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- Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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Satake H, Takahara M, Harada M, Maruyama M. Preoperative imaging criteria for unstable osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2013; 471:1137-43. [PMID: 22773394 PMCID: PMC3586018 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-012-2462-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The stability of an osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion of the humeral capitellum may be determined by intraoperative probing with unstable lesions being displaceable. Although preoperative imaging is used to diagnose and determine treatment of these lesions, it is unclear whether unstable lesions on imaging correspond to those found intraoperatively. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We therefore examined the concordance between preoperative imaging and intraoperative instability and examined the imaging features of the patients who healed without surgery. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 61 patients who underwent OCD of the humeral capitellum surgery or nonoperative treatment. All patients had plain radiography, MRI, and/or CT scans. The presence or absence of stability was determined intraoperatively by the International Cartilage Repair Society OCD classification. We determined the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of various imaging findings to predict instability. RESULTS The following preoperative imaging features were associated with intraoperative instability: a displaced fragment, epiphyseal closure of the capitellum, or a lateral epicondyle observed on radiographs; irregular contours of the articular surface or a high signal interface on T2-weighted MRI; and a displaced fragment observed on CT. Unstable lesions were more common when the epiphysis of the capitellum was closed. Intralesional segmentation was sensitive for detecting an unstable lesion, whereas displaced type on the radiographs and displaced fragment on the CT were specific. The following imaging findings were not seen in nonoperative patients: displaced type and closure of the epiphyseal line on radiographs, irregular contours of the articular surface, articular defects, and T2 high signal intensity interface between the fragments and their bed on the MRI or a displaced fragment on the CT. CONCLUSIONS Although we found high sensitivity for some preoperative findings on imaging, none reached 100% of sensitivity. Preoperative MRI related to the intraoperative assessment of stability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, diagnostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- />Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- />Hand, Elbow and Sports, Izumi Orthopaedic Hospital, 6-1, Kamiyagariazamaruyama, Sendai, Miyagi Japan
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- />Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- />Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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Bojanić I, Smoljanović T, Dokuzović S. Osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow: excellent results in teenage athletes treated by arthroscopic debridement and microfracture. Croat Med J 2012; 53:40-7. [PMID: 22351577 PMCID: PMC3284183 DOI: 10.3325/cmj.2012.53.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Aim To extend the microfracture procedure, which has been proven successful on osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions in the knee and ankle, to OCD lesions in the elbow. Methods Nine young patients were treated by arthroscopic debridement and microfracture by a single surgeon. The average age at operation was 15.0 years (median 15; range 12-19). The average length of the follow-up was 5.3 years (median 5; range 2-9). The follow-up included physical examination and patient interview with elbow function scoring. Success of treatment was determined according to pre-operative and follow-up Mayo Elbow Performance Index scores and the patients’ return to sports. Results Eight patients scored excellent results on the follow-up and 1 scored a good result. Four out of 9 patients were able to increase their training intensity, 2 returned to the same level of activity, 2 changed sports (due to reasons unrelated to the health of their elbow), and 1 left professional sports and started training only recreationally. No patients stopped participating in sports altogether. Conclusions We advocate arthroscopic microfracturing, followed by a strict rehabilitation regime, as a highly effective treatment for OCD of the humeral capitellum.
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- Ivan Bojanić
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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