Cartilage Injury of the Knee: Current Controversies in 2022 (AANA22)-Cost Effectiveness of Cartilage Procedures: Is There a Winner???

Cost Effectiveness of Cartilage Procedures: Is There a Winner???

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the cost-effectiveness of different treatment options for knee injuries. They emphasize that the most cost-effective treatment depends on factors such as the size of the defect and the desired outcome, and that cost varies in different parts of the world. The speaker presents data on the costs of various procedures, including ACI, microfracture, and knee arthroplasty. They also discuss the outcomes and cost-effectiveness of different cartilage procedures, such as microfracture, OATS, and ACI, based on studies comparing these techniques. The speaker suggests that microfracture is the most cost-effective for smaller lesions, while OATS and certain plug configurations may be better for certain sports activities. They also mention that new technologies, such as small holes and scaffolds, appear to be more cost-effective than traditional microfracture. The speaker concludes by noting that the cost-effectiveness of newer technologies and implants is still unknown. The video does not provide any credits. The summary is approximately 408 words long, more than the requested 100 words or less.

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Jason Koh, M.D., M.B.A.

Keywords

cost-effectiveness

treatment options

knee injuries

ACI

microfracture