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Akins, Xavier A. BS1; Javid, Kashif BA1; Stone, Austin V. MD, PhD1,a

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1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

aEmail for corresponding author: [email protected]

Investigation performed at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (https://links.lww.com/JBJSREV/B86).

JBJS Reviews | DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.24.00020

Metrics Abstract » 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. Copyright © 2024 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated Full Text Access for Subscribers:

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