APEX Elbow Mastering Surgical Techniques for Clinical Success-Elbow Osteochondritis Dissecans

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Scott Steinman discusses elbow osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), highlighting a Japanese study showing a 2% incidence in young baseball players, with many asymptomatic. Early detection is crucial for effective non-operative treatment, which heals over half of early cases. Surgical options include osteochondral autograft transplantation (OATS) and arthroscopic debridement, which yield good outcomes. Complications can occur, especially with plug grafts. New arthroscopic techniques improve lesion access and recovery. Long-term studies show significant improvement and return to sport. Overall, early diagnosis, activity modification, and tailored interventions optimize outcomes in elbow OCD patients.

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Scott P. Steinmann MD

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elbow osteochondritis dissecans

young baseball players

early detection

osteochondral autograft transplantation

arthroscopic debridement