Treating the Younger Degenerative Knee From Osteotomy to Arthroplasty (AANA22)-Replace It! Arthroplasty in the Young Knee

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Bill Bugbee discusses the topic of arthroplasty and joint preservation. He reflects on the evolution of arthroplasty meetings, from focusing on joint preservation 20 years ago to now primarily discussing total knees. Dr. Bugbee shares his personal experience and highlights the importance of making the right decision before performing surgery. He emphasizes the individuality of each patient and the challenges in interpreting published studies. Dr. Bugbee compares joint preservation as a journey and arthroplasty as a destination. He presents cases to illustrate successful joint preservation and the challenges faced in identifying appropriate treatment options. Dr. Bugbee also explores the effectiveness and outcomes of different procedures, discussing data on patient outcomes and satisfaction. He concludes that while joint preservation has its merits, arthroplasty offers better functional outcomes and long-term survivorship.

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William D. Bugbee, M.D.

Keywords

arthroplasty

joint preservation

total knees

surgery decision

functional outcomes