The Effects of Multiple Drilling Method on Improving the Functional Level and Reduction of Complaints in Patients with Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of multiple drilling technique on therapeutic outcomes patients with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) knee. Methods: controlled clinical trial was conducted 24 aged 13 - 45 years OCD types II and III according Dipaola classification magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessments. The were classified into two groups (n = 12), including control. Assessments radiographic examinations, Tegner-Lysholm knee score, injury osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS), visual analog scale (VAS) performed before, three, six months after treatment (surgery or conservative) for all patients, results compared between groups. Results: After three months, Lysholm “good” “fair” in intervention control groups, respectively. this index “excellent” group “poor” group. KOOS significantly higher, pain intensity lower follow-up (P < 0.05). union obtained last follow-up, no surgical failure reported patients. Conclusions: Significant improvements functional level reduction observed treated technique. Our also showed high rates healing low complication using