2021 Annual Meeting Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Elbow Treated with Arthroscopy

Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Elbow Treated with Arthroscopy

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The video discusses a study conducted by Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama, which explores the long-term clinical outcomes of arthroscopic treatment for OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) lesions of the capitellum in the elbow. Previous studies have focused on short-term outcomes, so this study aims to fill the gap by analyzing data spanning 18 years with a minimum two-year follow-up. The study involved 107 patients who underwent elbow arthroscopy primarily for OCD treatment. Patient-reported outcome questionnaires were used to assess pain, function, satisfaction, and limitations of daily living. The study found a significant decrease in pain, high return of function, and 93% of athletes returned to their preoperative level of play. The study acknowledges limitations such as recall bias and selection bias, but concludes that this information can be useful for future patients and medical providers in optimizing surgical outcomes. Eric Mussel was credited for his work in data collection.

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Dr. Marcus Rothermich | The Athlete's Elbow

Keywords

OCD lesions

arthroscopic treatment

capitellum

elbow

long-term clinical outcomes