2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Case Panel Discussion: Controversies in Articular Cartilage Surgery

Case Panel Discussion: Controversies in Articular Cartilage Surgery

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In this video, a panel of orthopedic surgeons discusses several cases of patients with knee pain and osteochondral defects. The panel examines the radiographs and MRIs of the patients and discusses the best course of treatment for each case. In the first case, a 20-year-old male with a history of a subtotal lateral meniscectomy is found to have marked chondral thinning and valgus malalignment. The panel suggests considering an osteotomy to correct the alignment and addressing the underlying issues with the meniscus. In the second case, a 16-year-old basketball player with bilateral osteochondral defects is discussed. The panel recommends a staging arthroscopy to assess the extent of the damage and discuss treatment options with the family. In the third case, a 24-year-old female with recurring osteochondral defects is evaluated. The panel discusses the extent of the bony disease and suggests using autogenous bone grafting and osteochondral allografts to address the defects. Overall, the panel emphasizes the importance of addressing alignment issues and optimizing the joint's biomechanics to achieve successful outcomes.

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Jack Farr, MD; Andreas Gomoll, MD; Christian Lattermann, MD; Bert Mandelbaum, MD; Nicholas Sgaglione, MD; Riley Williams, MD

Keywords

orthopedic surgeons

knee pain

osteochondral defects

treatment options

meniscus

osteotomy

alignment issues