2023 Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Biologic Adjuncts for Cartilage Repair Surgery

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In this video, Dr. Ken Zaslav discusses cartilage repair and the importance of addressing comorbidities along with the surface repair. He emphasizes the need for good ligament stability, meniscus, and alignment. Dr. Zaslav also highlights the significance of controlling the synovial and bony environment for successful repair. He mentions the use of injectable biologics to achieve an anabolic state and reduce inflammation. Several preclinical studies show positive outcomes when platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is added to osteochondral autograft implants or scaffold implantation. Limited clinical studies demonstrate improved cartilage fill and pain scores when PRP is used in conjunction with scaffolds or bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC). The use of allogeneic MSCs, as well as a new coral implant, is also discussed as promising approaches to cartilage repair. The video concludes by stating the potential of biologics to enhance current cartilage repair methods and the need for more clinical research. (Transcript credit: Not specified)

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Kenneth R. Zaslav, M.D.

Keywords

cartilage repair

ligament stability

injectable biologics

platelet-rich plasma

clinical research