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Articular Cartilage Defects: My Perspective on Where We Have Been and Where It’s Going

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the history and current state of cartilage damage and treatment options. They highlight the challenges of cartilage healing and the limitations of past treatment methods such as debridement and microfracture. The speaker also discusses the advancements made in cell-based therapies and osteochondral autografts. They mention the importance of considering factors such as demand level and comorbidities when choosing treatment options. The speaker shares insights on future advancements, including less invasive techniques, predictive modeling for treatment success, and the potential use of biomarkers for therapeutic interventions. They emphasize the importance of load reduction and the need to better understand the relationship between pain, bone, and cartilage for successful outcomes. The speaker concludes by suggesting that sometimes skillful neglect may be an acceptable treatment approach.

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Brian J. Cole, M.D.

Keywords

cartilage damage

treatment options

cell-based therapies

osteochondral autografts

load reduction