# Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation to the Capitellum: Technical Considerations of a Mega Osteochondritis Dissecans Technique

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a surgical technique for treating large elbow cartilage defects using allografts, offering good recovery with minimal complications.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a specific technique for large osteochondral allograft transplantation in the elbow.

## Key findings

- Surgical allograft transplantation is viable for large elbow lesions with minimal morbidity.
- The described technique allows good functional recovery in patients with unstable osteochondritis dissecans.

## Abstract

Osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow is a rare but debilitating pathology typically found in the adolescent repetitive overhead athlete. In the setting of unstable lesions, mechanical symptoms, or deteriorating function despite appropriate conservative management, surgical osteochondral allograft transplantation of the capitellum is a viable option for even large lesions (>10 mm), with minimal morbidity and good return of function. We describe a technique for performing a large osteochondral allograft transplantation of the capitellum.