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Published on: May 21, 2013
Capitellum Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
Brian Samuelsen1, W Jeffrey Grantham2, Brandon Goldenberg1
1Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO.
Abstract:
Reconstruction of unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the capitellum using fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation from the capitellum has the advantages of restoring hyaline cartilage, matching the native radius of curvature, and avoiding the donor-site morbidity encountered with osteochondral autograft transfer. This technical note describes the indications and contraindications, pertinent anatomy, and surgical technique of open osteochondral allograft transplantation using fresh distal humerus allograft for the treatment of unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the capitellum.

