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Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum: A Case Report of Successful Arthroscopic Treatment
Joint Authors
Henriques, Rita
Ribeiras Cabral, J.
Matoso, J. Arvela
Martins, S.
Sarmento, M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the capitellum is a localized disorder of the subchondral bone, in a region with limited healing capacity.
Although its aetiology is still unknown, it has been associated with repetitive microtrauma.
The natural history of this disease involves the evolution for degenerative joint disease in approximately half of the patients, with early identification and treatment being critical to optimizing the outcome.
Case Presentation.
We present a rare case in our practice, illustrating a capitellar OCD in a fifteen-year-old White male without an identified cause of repetitive microtrauma.
Conclusion.
In this case prompt diagnosis and arthroscopic-assisted treatment led to a successful result.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ribeiras Cabral, J.& Henriques, Rita& Matoso, J. Arvela& Martins, S.& Sarmento, M.. 2017. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum: A Case Report of Successful Arthroscopic Treatment. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ribeiras Cabral, J.…[et al.]. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum: A Case Report of Successful Arthroscopic Treatment. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ribeiras Cabral, J.& Henriques, Rita& Matoso, J. Arvela& Martins, S.& Sarmento, M.. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum: A Case Report of Successful Arthroscopic Treatment. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148326
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148326