Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow: Difference between revisions

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== Outcome Measures  ==
== Outcome Measures  ==


An outcome measure appropriate for this injury is the DASH questionnaire which measures disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand as they relate to everyday function. 
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== Management / Intervention ==
== Management / Intervention ==

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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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Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]


Diagnostic Procedures[edit | edit source]

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Management / Intervention[edit | edit source]

Differential Diagnosis
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If there is no radiologic confirmation of osteochondritis dissecans, other diagnoses may include inflammatory arthritides, osteoarthritis, bone cysts, and septic arthritis.

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  1. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteochondritis-dissecans/DS00741
  2. Patient UK. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40001133/ (accessed 6/13/09))
  3. O’Sullivan S, Siegelman R. National Physical Therapy Examination Review &amp; Study Guide. Evanston, IL: International Educational Resources Ltd, 2006.