Unstable Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Femoral Trochlea Treated with Suture Bridge Fixation Have High Rates Of Osseous Union and Return to Sport in Pediatric Athletes
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Suture bridge fixation (SBF) has demonstrated excellent rates of osseous integration for osteochondral fractures and has been adapted for knee OCD lesions.1 The study purpose was to evaluate radiographic healing and patient reported outcomes (...
Background:Suture bridge fixation (SBF) has demonstrated excellent rates of osseous integration for osteochondral fractures and has been adapted for knee OCD lesions.1 The study purpose was to evaluate radiographic healing and patient reported outcomes (...