Contained versus uncontained lesions in juvenile elbow osteochondritis dissecans.

Abstract

Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the elbow typically affects the capitellum and may be "contained" (surrounded by intact cartilage) or "uncontained" (extending beyond the lateral cartilaginous margin). The purpose of this investigation was to compare the clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and surgical results of patients with contained versus uncontained lesions.