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Dr Leo Rozmaryn, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Silver Spring, Rockville, Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland » News » What is osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow?

What is osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow?

Posted on: 04 April, 2025

Source: Medical News Today

Osteochondritis of the elbow is where bone and cartilage separate from other tissues in the elbow. It occurs due to a lack of blood flow and is common in young athletes in sports that involve overhead motions.