Arthroscopic Treatment for Capitellum OCDDr. Saper will determine if the patient should be treated surgically or non-surgically in order to heal the osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion. If he feels a surgery needs to be performed, he will recommend the most appropriate procedure based on the patient's needs.
In the majority of patients, arthroscopic debridement and/or marrow stimulation has been shown to be highly effective in treating the OCD. In certain situations, such as large or uncontained defects, a specialized open procedure may be necessary. Dr. Saper will require all patients to become involved in a post-operative therapy program following OCD surgery. This typically consists of gentle passive range of motion movements, followed by active motion, strengthening, and eventually, the return to activities. The length of recovery will depend on the surgical procedure. To learn more about elbow OCD, or for additional information on elbow OCD procedures, please contact the Seattle, WA orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Michael Saper located at Seattle Children's. |