OSTEOCHONDRITIS-DISSECANS OF THE ELBOW MANAGED BY HERBERT SCREW FIXATION

Seven patients (eight elbows) with osteochondritis dissecans were trea ted with cancellous bone grafts and internal fixation of the fragment using a Herbert screw. Average follow-up was 32 months. All patients w ere pain-free and returned to previous sporting activities. The postop erative range of motion of the elbow increased by an average of 18 deg rees. Radiographs showed complete reossification of the capitular cyst and normaly contoured joint surface.