The Osteochondritis Dissecans of The Adult Elbow - A Case Report -

성인형 주관절 박리성 골연골염 - 1례 보고 -

  • Moon Young Lae (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chosun University) ;
  • You Jae Won (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chosun University) ;
  • Cho Sam Ho (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seonam University Namkwang Hosopital)
  • 문영래 (조선대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 유재원 (조선대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 조삼호 (서남의대 남광병원 정형외과)
  • Published : 2000.12.01

Abstract

Adult type of osteochondritis dissecans of elbow is very rare condition. We describe a case of a osteochondritis dissecans of capitellum in 51-year-old male patient. We performed arthroscopy procedure for removal of loose osteochondral fragments. After I year follow-up, the patient gained good result.

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