RESUMO

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.

Assuntos

Articulação do Cotovelo , Osteocondrite Dissecante , Humanos , Osteocondrite Dissecante/cirurgia , Cotovelo , Resultado do Tratamento , Articulação do Cotovelo/cirurgia , Articulação do Cotovelo/patologia , Transplante Autólogo , Transplante Ósseo/métodos , Aloenxertos