Arthroscopic Debridement and Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle

Unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the medial femoral condyle have classically been treated with open reduction and fixation under direct visualization through an open arthrotomy. Given the value of avoiding open arthrotomies, we present an arthroscopic approach for lesion elevation, debr...

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Main Authors: Charles L. Holliday, M.D., Xuankang Pan, B.S., Adam J. Tagliero, M.D., Daniel B.F. Saris, M.D., Ph.D., Todd A. Milbrandt, M.D., Aaron J. Krych, M.D., Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D.
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Published: Elsevier 2024-10-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724002287
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author Charles L. Holliday, M.D.
Xuankang Pan, B.S.
Adam J. Tagliero, M.D.
Daniel B.F. Saris, M.D., Ph.D.
Todd A. Milbrandt, M.D.
Aaron J. Krych, M.D.
Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D.
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Aaron J. Krych, M.D.
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description Unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the medial femoral condyle have classically been treated with open reduction and fixation under direct visualization through an open arthrotomy. Given the value of avoiding open arthrotomies, we present an arthroscopic approach for lesion elevation, debridement, and fixation. The lesion is first elevated using an arthroscopic elevator, leaving a laterally based osseous hinge. Once elevated, fibrous debris is debrided from the base of the lesion. Subsequently, the fragment is reduced, and percutaneous transpatellar instrumentation is used for fixation. The use of this technique allows for excellent mobilization, debridement, and fixation of the osteochondritis dissecans lesion while minimizing violation of periarticular soft tissues.
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spelling doaj-art-7177ed87f83d418c8de2b4079aa35c082025-08-20T01:50:45ZengElsevierArthroscopy Techniques2212-62872024-10-01131010311110.1016/j.eats.2024.103111Arthroscopic Debridement and Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral CondyleCharles L. Holliday, M.D.0Xuankang Pan, B.S.1Adam J. Tagliero, M.D.2Daniel B.F. Saris, M.D., Ph.D.3Todd A. Milbrandt, M.D.4Aaron J. Krych, M.D.5Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D.6From the Department or Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.From the Department or Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.From the Department or Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.From the Department or Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.From the Department or Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.From the Department or Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.Address correspondence to Mario Hevesi M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, U.S.A.; From the Department or Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.Unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the medial femoral condyle have classically been treated with open reduction and fixation under direct visualization through an open arthrotomy. Given the value of avoiding open arthrotomies, we present an arthroscopic approach for lesion elevation, debridement, and fixation. The lesion is first elevated using an arthroscopic elevator, leaving a laterally based osseous hinge. Once elevated, fibrous debris is debrided from the base of the lesion. Subsequently, the fragment is reduced, and percutaneous transpatellar instrumentation is used for fixation. The use of this technique allows for excellent mobilization, debridement, and fixation of the osteochondritis dissecans lesion while minimizing violation of periarticular soft tissues.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724002287
spellingShingle Charles L. Holliday, M.D.
Xuankang Pan, B.S.
Adam J. Tagliero, M.D.
Daniel B.F. Saris, M.D., Ph.D.
Todd A. Milbrandt, M.D.
Aaron J. Krych, M.D.
Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D.
Arthroscopic Debridement and Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle
Arthroscopy Techniques
title Arthroscopic Debridement and Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle
title_full Arthroscopic Debridement and Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle
title_fullStr Arthroscopic Debridement and Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle
title_full_unstemmed Arthroscopic Debridement and Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle
title_short Arthroscopic Debridement and Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle
title_sort arthroscopic debridement and fixation of osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the medial femoral condyle
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724002287
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