Recovery and Return to Sport in Pediatric Osteochondral Defects of the Knee: Evaluating the Influence of Lesion Size
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:Osteochondral defects (OCDe) of the knee in pediatric patients can significantly impact long-term joint function. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of lesion size on patient characteristics, treatment decisions, and outcomes.Hypothesis:We ...
Background:Osteochondral defects (OCDe) of the knee in pediatric patients can significantly impact long-term joint function. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of lesion size on patient characteristics, treatment decisions, and outcomes.Hypothesis:We ...