Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation Provides Good Results With Low Failure Rates at Mid-term Follow-up of Stable Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions That Do Not Improve With Initial Conservative Treatment

• Main Authors: Ryan Quigley, M.D (Author), Sachin Allahabadi, M.D (Author), Allen A. Yazdi, B.S (Author), Landon P. Frazier, B.S (Author), Katie J. McMorrow, B.S (Author), Zachary D. Meeker, B.S (Author), Kyle R. Wagner, M.D (Author), Jimmy Chan, M.D (Author), Brian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients who have undergone bioabsorbable screw fixation for intact, stable grade I and II osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions for which at least 6 months of conservative management has failed. Methods: A retrospective review of pros...