Cartilage Injury of the Knee: Current Controversies (2021 Annual Meeting)-Cartilage Injury of the Knee: Current Controversies in 2021-Frank

Cartilage Injury of the Knee: Current Controversies in 2021-Frank

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Rachel Frank discusses the topic of microfracture and marrow stimulation techniques for cartilage repair. She begins by explaining the problem of cartilage pathology and the high prevalence of cartilage lesions in the knee. She emphasizes the importance of managing patient expectations and understanding the knee joint as an organ rather than focusing solely on cartilage and bone. Dr. Frank discusses the use of debridement as a palliative option for cartilage restoration and highlights the benefits and limitations of microfracture. She describes the technique of microfracture, including the use of a scaffold and biologics. Dr. Frank mentions that outcomes for microfracture can vary and that the durability of the repair is a key concern. She also mentions the use of microfracture plus, which involves adding a scaffold to the procedure. Dr. Frank concludes by discussing the trends in cartilage restoration and the role of microfracture in the treatment algorithm.

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Dr. Rachel Frank

Keywords

microfracture

marrow stimulation techniques

cartilage repair

knee joint

debridement

scaffold and biologics