2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Speaker #2: Primary Nonoperative Treatment

Debate Speaker #2: Primary Nonoperative Treatment

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Video Summary

The video discusses the case of Patrick Mahomes, a football player who experienced a patellar dislocation. It delves into the debate around surgery versus non-surgical treatment for such injuries in athletes. Different classification systems are mentioned to assess the risk of redislocation, highlighting the importance of individualized treatment based on risk factors. A newer classification system called RIP is introduced, offering a more precise assessment and predicting outcomes over time. The speaker advocates for aggressive non-operative management in certain cases to facilitate a quicker return to sports with minimal risk of complications associated with surgery.

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Laurie A. Hiemstra, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S

Keywords

Patrick Mahomes

patellar dislocation

surgery vs non-surgical treatment

classification systems

aggressive non-operative management