Osteochondritis dissecans in adolescence
Osteochondritis dissecans (OD) involves the adolescent radio-capitellar joint and is due to chronic, compressive forces on the capitellum, ultimately causing injuries ranging from an articular cartilage injury to an osteochondral avulsion fracture. Plain films are often negative, while CT, MRI and M...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2001-02-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Radiology |
Online Access: | https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/1490 |