A review of arthroscopic classification systems for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee.
Multiple systems for classifying osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee have been reported. These existing classification systems have some similar characteristics, such as stable lesion/intact articular cartilage and presence of a loose body. However, variations are found in the number of stages and specific lesion characteristics assessed. Currently, no system has been universally accepted. A future classification system should be developed that reconciles the discrepancies among the current systems and provides a clear, consistent, and reliable method for classifying OCD lesions of the knee during arthroscopy.
University of Utah School of Medicine, 30 North 1900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. Electronic address: jacobsjc013@gmail.com.
John C
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Jacobs
St. Luke's Health System, 1109 West Myrtle Road, Suite 220, Boise, ID 83702, USA.
Noah
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Archibald-Seiffer
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3956, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Nathan L
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Grimm
Penn Center for Advanced Cartilage Repair and Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Weightman Hall, 1st floor, 235 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
James L
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Carey
Department of Orthopedics, St. Luke's Sports Medicine, St. Luke's Children's Hospital, University of Utah, 600 West Robbins Road, Boise, ID 83702, USA.
Kevin G
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Shea
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology
Arthroscopy; Classification; Grading; Knee; Osteochondritis dissecans; Stability