Bioabsorbable Unsintered Hydroxyapatite/Poly-l-Lactic Acid Pin Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans in Adolescents: Initial Experiences
Zeilinger, M.-G.; Autenrieth, C.; Remmel, K.; Schuh, A.; Hammon, M.; Schraml, A.; Uder, M.; Rompel, O. · NeuroTransmitter · 2022 · Heft 02 · S. 183 bis 189
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Abstract Background This study sought to retrospectively evaluate the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes of u-HA/PLLA pin (u-HA/PLLA: hydroxyapatite/poly-L-lactic acid) pin fixation of unstable osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions of the knee. Methods Seven adolescent patients (four females and three males) with arthroscopically unstable OCD lesions of the knee were included. The mean age at diagnosis was 13.1 years. Clinical results were evaluated preoperatively and during follow-up using the Ogilvie-Harris score (0 – 15 points). MRI scans were performed preoperatively and during follow-u…
