title: Osteochondral injuries. Clinical findings.
abstract: Osteochondral injuries are common, mainly affecting a young, active population. Failure to recognize these injuries can lead to long-term disability. A heightened awareness and understanding of the common mechanisms of injury will lead to early diagnosis and rapid recovery. This, along with improved treatment modalities, will keep any long-term disability to a minimum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Birk
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: DeLee
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D010808:Physical Examination; D000092464:Elbow Injuries