Panner's disease: Literature review and treatment recommendations

• DOI: 10.1007/s11832-015-0635-2
• Publication Date: 2015-02-06T04:09:07Z
• Authors: Femke M. A. P. Cl...; Jan K. G. Louwerens; Job N. Doornberg; C. Niek van Dijk; Denise Eygendaal; Michel P. J. van ...
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Panner’s disease; Original Clinical Article; Osteochondrosis; Elbow pain; 610; Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health; 3. Good health

To determine the most up-to-date theory on aetiology of Panner's disease, to form a consensus assessment radiographs and evaluate clinical outcome in order summarise best available evidence for diagnosis treatment.A review studies date disease. Studies were eligible if: (1) study provided criteria defining disease eliminate confounding data other radiographic entities that mistakenly grouped presented as disease; (2) original at least one patient was presented; (3) manuscripts written English, German or Dutch; (4) full-text article available. Animal studies, reviews expert opinions not included. Because majority case reports, we did use an overall scoring system methodological quality.Twenty-three articles reporting Most cases unilateral distribution occurred boys during first decade life. In general, conservative treatment is advised self-limiting patients heal without impairment.Based results this review, should be treated conservatively. Uniform names descriptions signs would help make correct diagnosis. Since very rare, higher quality are likely performed and, thus, provides level current knowledge about