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

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

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of having guiding principles when approaching patients with cartilage lesions. They emphasize the need for standardized imaging, including good quality x-rays and recent MRI scans, in order to determine the nature and extent of the lesion. Factors such as whether the lesion is focal or diffuse, the background factors contributing to the injury, and the size and location of the lesion are important in planning for surgery. The speaker also discusses the significance of addressing malalignment in cartilage restoration cases, as well as managing patient expectations. Dr. Rachel Frank is mentioned as the next speaker in the video.

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Dr. Aaron Krych

Keywords

cartilage lesions

standardized imaging

surgery planning

malalignment

Dr. Rachel Frank