While reviewing literature published from 1966-2010, the AAOS workgroup developing the guideline found that OCD in children and adults has been increasing, yet there aren’t adequate studies comparing operative and non-operative treatment.
The work group also found that studies were lacking on evaluating OCD by X-ray, MRI, CT scan or bone scan. Additionally, the literature is unclear about whether rehabilitation could alter the disorder. “The experience [of forming the guidelines] has given us the understanding of specific gaps in our knowledge and the direction future research must take,” said Henry Chambers, MD, chair of the AAOS work study group on OCD of the knee.
Read the AAOS news release about osteochondritis dissecans.
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