The radiocapitellar joint provides both elbow stability (resisting valgus forces alongside the MCL) and the proximal pivot of forearm rotation. The radial head acts as a valgus stress absorber — its excision in the presence of MCL deficiency produces valgus instability. Osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum in adolescent overhead athletes produces the loose bodies and locking of the adolescent baseball pitcher's elbow.
Capitellar OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) from repetitive valgus compression in young overhead athletes produces lateral elbow pain and mechanical symptoms. Stable lesions are managed non-operatively; unstable or detached fragments require arthroscopic drilling or ORIF. Advanced OCD with subchondral collapse requires osteochondral allograft or autograft reconstruction.
Lateral elbow osteochondritis dissecans in adolescent throwers producing lateral pain and locking managed with arthroscopic assessment and fragment fixation or grafting.
This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Some are essential for site functionality, while others help us analyze and improve your usage experience. Please review your options and make your choice.
If you are under 16 years old, please ensure that you have received consent from your parent or guardian for any non-essential cookies.
Your privacy is important to us. You can adjust your cookie settings at any time. For more information about how we use data, please read our privacy policy. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking on the settings button below.
Note that if you choose to disable some types of cookies, it may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Some required resources have been blocked, which can affect third-party services and may cause the site to not function properly.
This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and ensure the site functions properly. By continuing to use this site, you acknowledge and accept our use of cookies.
