Fall Research Expo 2020

Complications of Arthroscopic Drilling in the Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

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This study looked at complications rate of arthroscopic drilling of stable, intact osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions. While the efficacy of this surgical treatment is well-established, there was a lack of information regarding its safety. The cohort was established through a retrospective review through the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) database.

PRESENTED BY
David Isaacs
College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant
College of Arts & Sciences 2021
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Advised By
J. Todd Lawrence
Dr.
lawrencej@email.chop.edu
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PRESENTED BY
David Isaacs
College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant
College of Arts & Sciences 2021
View Profile
Advised By
J. Todd Lawrence
Dr.
lawrencej@email.chop.edu

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Great poster! Is there any data on long-term orthopedic issues developed by patients who had OCD as children? I know with patients who undergo ACL reconstruction surgeries (which also involves drilling into bone) often end up with post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Also, is there a widely-accepted theory for why children are more affected by OCD than adults?

This was a very interesting presentation, David! I'd be interested to see an analysis of how these patients recovered knee function.