Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasonography Plus Arthroscopic Drilling Does Not Improve Bone Healing More Than Arthroscopic Drilling Alone in Pediatric Patients With Stable Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

• Main Authors: Borna Guevel, M.A., M.B., B.Chir., M.R.C.S., M.P.H (Author), Stephen T. Mathew, M.D (Author), Ryan P. Coene, M.S (Author), Kathleen j. Maguire, M.D (Author), Kathryn A. Williams, M.S (Author), Lyle J. Micheli, M.D (Author), Matthew D. Milewski, M.D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Purpose: To determine whether adjuvant use of bone stimulation would improve the rate of healing in the operative management of stable osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee in pediatric patients. Methods: This retrospective matched case-control study was performed at a single tertiary care ped...