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To evaluate the effectiveness of arthroscopic microfracture for osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum.

Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum: Arthroscopic Microfracture

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This surgical technique demonstrates effective pain relief and motion improvement in young athletes with cartilage injuries.

To evaluate the effectiveness of arthroscopic microfracture for osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum.
Performed diagnostic elbow arthroscopy to inspect capitellar lesions.
Debrided unstable cartilage and prepared the bony bed for microfracture.
Utilized K-wire and ACL guide pin to perforate subchondral bone 2 mm apart.
Significant pain relief was observed post-surgery.
Improved range of motion was reported.
Loose bodies were successfully removed.
Initiated fibrocartilaginous filling of the defect.

Nevins et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This surgical technique demonstrates effective pain relief and motion improvement in young athletes with cartilage injuries.

To evaluate the effectiveness of arthroscopic microfracture for osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum.
Performed diagnostic elbow arthroscopy to inspect capitellar lesions.
Debrided unstable cartilage and prepared the bony bed for microfracture.
Utilized K-wire and ACL guide pin to perforate subchondral bone 2 mm apart.
Significant pain relief was observed post-surgery.
Improved range of motion was reported.
Loose bodies were successfully removed.
Initiated fibrocartilaginous filling of the defect.

Nevins et al. (2026) studied this question.

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