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Case 64. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum

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Description: Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum, A. I. duPont Inst. This Patient is a 14 year old right hand dominant male who complains of right elbow pain, swelling, and decreased ROM which has occurred intermittently over the past year. He also describes clicking and "catching" of the elbow. He claims that the pain has been getting progressively worse and that it is worst after throwing when he plays dodgeball.

Type: Case Study
Author/Contact: Guttman & Morgan
Institution: Dupont Institute
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Language: English

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Added: Mon Feb 04 2002
Last Modified: Thu Jul 12 2007