2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Questions and Answers: Osteoarthritis and the Aging Athlete

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The video transcript discusses various topics related to osteotomy and knee osteoarthritis. The main points covered include the comparison between medial opening and lateral closing surgeries, the preference for opening wedge osteotomy due to predictability and rehabilitation benefits, the ease of revision from opening wedge surgery compared to closing wedge surgery, the use of biologics for marrow-based lesions, and the discussion around Cool-Leaf procedure for osteoarthritis patients. The panelists also emphasize the importance of shared decision-making, non-operative interventions, and a multi-faceted approach to treatment. The video features discussions among Dr. Ned Amendola, Dr. Kevin Wilk, Dr. Tom Minas, Dr. David Flanagin, Dr. Jorge Chahla, Dr. Answorth Allen, Dr. Sabrina Strickland, and others.

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Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT; David Flanigan, MD; Armando Vidal, MD; Annunziato Amendola, MD; Kevin Freedman, MD; Richard Puzzitiello, MD; Thomas DeBerardino, MD | Osteoarthritis and the Aging Athlete

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Concept High Tibial Osteotomy

Concept Osteoarthritis

Concept Medial Opening Wedge Osteotomy

Concept Lateral Closing-Wedge Osteotomy

Concept Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

Keywords

osteotomy

knee osteoarthritis

opening wedge osteotomy

biologics

Cool-Leaf procedure

High Tibial Osteotomy

Osteoarthritis

Medial Opening Wedge Osteotomy

Lateral Closing-Wedge Osteotomy

Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty