High Prevalence of Capitellar Osteochondral Abnormalities in Healthy Youth Gymnasts: An Ultrasound Study
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:Gymnasts, due to repetitive upper extremity weightbearing, are prone to developing capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions. Surgical intervention is often necessary for these lesions, resulting in time away from sport, training ...
Background:Gymnasts, due to repetitive upper extremity weightbearing, are prone to developing capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions. Surgical intervention is often necessary for these lesions, resulting in time away from sport, training ...