Joint Preservation Techniques for the Knee in 2024: The Utility of Biologics, Osteotomies and Cartilage Restoration Procedures (2024 Annual Meeting)-Joint Preservation Techniques for the Knee in 2024: The Utility of Biologics, Osteotomies and Cartilage Restoration Procedures

Joint Preservation Techniques for the Knee in 2024: The Utility of Biologics, Osteotomies and Cartilage Restoration Procedures

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The speaker at an orthopedic conference emphasized the importance of joint preservation techniques like osteotomies, cartilage restoration, and meniscus transplants, highlighting the need for individualized treatment plans based on patient feedback and evidence. They discussed biologic augmentations such as PRP, BMAC, and cell-based therapies, focusing on their benefits and limitations. Case studies were presented on high tibial osteotomy challenges in active athletes, addressing alignment changes and complications. The session highlighted the evolving orthopedic treatments' landscape, emphasizing optimal patient outcomes and learning from clinical experiences. In a clinical case, a female volleyball player with knee pain and cartilage defects was discussed, with treatment options including TTO, osteochondral allograft, and autologous cartilage restoration. Differentiating between traumatic and degenerative lesions and tailoring treatment to the patient's needs were emphasized, including techniques like autologous cartilage transplantation and osteochondral allografts for managing cartilage defects.

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Rachel M. Frank, M.D., Moderator | Armando F. Vidal, M.D. | Seth L. Sherman, M.D. | Michael J. Alaia, M.D.

Keywords

orthopedic conference

joint preservation techniques

osteotomies

cartilage restoration

meniscus transplants

biologic augmentations

PRP

BMAC

cell-based therapies

high tibial osteotomy

clinical case studies

cartilage defects