An adolescent athlete who complains of sudden pain and locking of the elbow joint should be suspected to be suffering from:

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Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition whereby a variable amount of bone and its adjacent cartilage loses its blood supply, leading to fragmentation of bone and cartilage. In adolescents, especially athletes, this condition can cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, and the locking of the joint, which in this case is the elbow. The sudden onset of pain and locking described is more characteristic of osteochondritis dissecans than the other conditions listed, which typically present differently.

An Adolescent Athlete Who Complains of Sudden Pain and Locking