title: Osteochondritis dissecans of the fourth proximal interphalangeal joint in a Japanese drummer.
abstract: We report a rare case of osteochondritis dissecans involving the fourth proximal interphalangeal joint in a young Japanese drummer. We treated it successfully with the removal of loose body and drilling of the donor site.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine , Kanagawa , Japan.
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Takata
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine , Kanagawa , Japan.
authors.forename: Kenji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Onuma
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine , Kanagawa , Japan.
authors.forename: Koji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sukegawa
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine , Kanagawa , Japan.
authors.forename: Masashi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Takaso
keywords: Cumulative trauma disorders; Drum performer; Fingers; Osteochondritis dissecans