title: Osteochondrosis of the capitellum of the humerus (Panner's disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans). Case study.
abstract: The article presents a case of an adolescent patient suffering from osteochondritis of the humeral capitellum. Early symptoms of this disease appeared at an age typically associated with the onset of both Panner's disease and Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the humeral capitellum. About two years after the onset of the early symptoms, the patient reported to a specialised clinic. He was followed up for almost two years and was hospitalised and underwent surgical treatment during that period. Both diseases bear multiple similarities, which may entail diagnostic errors. The paper presents differences between these two similar clinical entities, in particular in terms of treatment and prognosis. Essential details potentially allowing for early diagnosis and classification of both conditions are described and discussed. Resolving the discussion may significantly contribute to improving performance and quality of life of patients suffering from necrosis of the humeral capitellum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Prof. Adam Gruca Teaching Hospital, Otwock, Poland.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wróblewski
authors.affiliation: Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Prof. Adam Gruca Teaching Hospital, Otwock, Poland.
authors.forename: Mariusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Urban
authors.affiliation: Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Prof. Adam Gruca Teaching Hospital, Otwock, Poland.
authors.forename: Dariusz
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Michalik
authors.affiliation: Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Prof. Adam Gruca Teaching Hospital, Otwock, Poland.
authors.forename: Piotr
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zakrzewski
authors.affiliation: Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Prof. Adam Gruca Teaching Hospital, Otwock, Poland.
authors.forename: Maciej
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Langner
authors.affiliation: Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Prof. Adam Gruca Teaching Hospital, Otwock, Poland.
authors.forename: Stanisław
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pomianowski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography