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Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions and Loose Bodies of the Elbow

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Ostochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions consist of a localized portion of the articular surface separating from the underlying bone [1]. Elbow OCD lesions typically occur in the capitellum of the dominant upper extremity. These injuries typically occur in adolescent baseball players and gymnasts, likely due to the repetitive overhead activity and upper extremity weight bearing performed in these sports [2–5].

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Coates, K.E., Poehling, G.G. (2013). Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions and Loose Bodies of the Elbow. In: Pederzini, L. (eds) Elbow Arthroscopy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38103-4_3

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