Advanced Concepts in Patellofemoral Surgery (AANA22)-Patella Cartilage Lesions: When to Address and When Would PFJ Be Best

Patella Cartilage Lesions: When to Address and When Would PFJ Be Best

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses various aspects of cartilage surgery and the factors that determine whether surgical intervention is necessary. The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing problems early on to prevent the need for surgery. They explain that not all cartilage lesions require surgery and highlight the use of MRI scans to assess cartilage loss. The speaker also discusses different causes of cartilage injury, including trauma and dislocation, and notes that cartilage injury is common in these cases. They explain the potential consequences of cartilage injury, such as knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral instability. Treatment options for cartilage repair are discussed, including debridement, repair, and various types of surgical techniques such as microfracture and osteochondral autograft. The speaker also mentions newer techniques such as Cartiform, a perforated allograft cartilage, and MACI (Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation). The speaker concludes by discussing patellofemoral joint replacement as a treatment option for severe cartilage damage. The video includes a question and answer session with the speaker and other panelists. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Sabrina Strickland, M.D.

Keywords

cartilage surgery

surgical intervention

MRI scans

cartilage injury

knee osteoarthritis

patellofemoral instability

cartilage repair