2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Cartilage Debate Speaker #2:Biologic Press-Fit Customized Metal Implant

Cartilage Debate Speaker #2:Biologic Press-Fit Customized Metal Implant

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Dr. Koster presents a new treatment option for osteochondral defects using patient-specific mini metal implants. The process involves obtaining an MRI scan, utilizing a damage marking process for guidance, and implanting the metal implant with 3D printed drill guides. This option is suitable for middle-aged patients with neutral alignment and no obesity, and it can help restore native cartilage with high accuracy. The procedure requires careful consideration of alignment, meniscal health, and tibial cartilage condition to ensure successful outcomes and low revision rates.

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Clemens Kösters, P.D., Dr. Med.

Keywords

osteochondral defects

patient-specific mini metal implants

MRI scan

3D printed drill guides

tibial cartilage condition