Abstract
Osteochondral injuries in the knee are uncommon in the immature skeleton and are usually
related to sporting activities.
Fixation is required depending on the size and location of the fragment. The standard
technique is open reduction and internal fixation with metal screws, which are removed
in a second procedure after consolidation.
As an alternative to reduce risk and morbidity, fixation of the osteochondral fragment
may use autologous bone picks.
This study reports the execution of this surgical technique on a 13-year-old patient
who injured his right knee during a soccer match.
Keywords
bone and bones - knee fractures - osteochondritis
