| Guideline | Resources |
| Osteochondritis Dissecans Dx/Tx | AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria |
Key Points
In the absence of reliable evidence, the AAOS work group’s opinion is that symptomatic skeletally mature pts w/ salvageable unstable or displaced osteochondritis dissecans lesions be offered the option of surgery. Access the AAOS Diagnosis & Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans Appropriate Use Criteria.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Guideline and Evidence Report. Published December 5, 2010.
Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update:
Nov 28, 2023
Publication Year:
2015
Source:
AAOS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Recommendation Strength
| [S] | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| [M] | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| [L] | Limited (≥2 low-strength study w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-quality study) |
| [I] | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| [C] | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |
Abbreviations
| AAOS | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| F/U | follow-up |
| OCD | osteochondritis dissecans |
Recommendation Strength
| S | = | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| M | = | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| L | = | Limited (≥2 low-strength study w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-quality study) |
| I | = | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| C | = | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |