Patella and Trochlea Osteochondritis Dissecans: Demographics and Treatment Paradigms
Sara N. Kiani,
Joseph L. Yellin,
William H. Huffman
et al.
Abstract:Objective:
Previous research on patellar and trochlear groove osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is limited by small sample sizes. This study aims to describe the presentation of patients with OCD lesions of the patella and trochlea and characterize the outcomes of operative and nonoperative treatments.
Methods:
This retrospective cohort study identified all patients from a single institution from 2008 to 2021 with patellar and/or trochlear OCD lesions. Pa… Show more
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