Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow: Difference between revisions
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Ostechondrosis of the humeral capitellum is secondary to repetitive compressive forces between radial head and capitellum. This injury results in a loose body containing an osteochondral bone fragment that is detached from the articular surface. Causes of this pathology include injury or stress on the joint, lack of blood supply, and/or genetic makeup. <br>Repetitive high stress forces on the joint can result in a series of minor injuries on the elbow that can eventually lead to a fracture and ultimately detachment of the bony fragment from the bone.<br>Blockage of a small artery can also be a factor in this pathology. Lack of blood supply contributes to break down or death of bone tissue. Osteochondritis dissecans also has a genetic component allowing a predisposition to the pathology.<br> | |||
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Clinically Relevant Anatomy
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Involved anatomy of this disorder includes the radial head or the central and/or lateral aspect of the capitellum.
Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process
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Ostechondrosis of the humeral capitellum is secondary to repetitive compressive forces between radial head and capitellum. This injury results in a loose body containing an osteochondral bone fragment that is detached from the articular surface. Causes of this pathology include injury or stress on the joint, lack of blood supply, and/or genetic makeup.
Repetitive high stress forces on the joint can result in a series of minor injuries on the elbow that can eventually lead to a fracture and ultimately detachment of the bony fragment from the bone.
Blockage of a small artery can also be a factor in this pathology. Lack of blood supply contributes to break down or death of bone tissue. Osteochondritis dissecans also has a genetic component allowing a predisposition to the pathology.
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