2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Q & A: Aging Athlete

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The video transcript is a discussion among a panel of experts in the field of knee surgery. The conversation mainly revolves around the increased risk of arthritis in ACL-injured knees and possible contributing factors. The panel discusses various factors that may play a role in the development of arthritis, including biomechanics, cartilage damage at the time of injury, meniscal injury, cytokine biologic cascade, altered biomechanics, and activity level. They also touch on the importance of considering a patient's physiological age rather than just their chronological age when determining treatment options. The panel suggests conservative approaches such as physical therapy, supplements (e.g., turmeric), bracing, cortisone or viscosupplementation injections, and cane use to manage arthritis symptoms in elderly patients who do not want surgery. Some panelists mention the potential benefits of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and stem cell therapy for cartilage preservation and discuss the role of exercise and muscle strength in managing joint pain. The use of antioxidants and cocktails for arthritis treatment is mentioned, with varied opinions on their efficacy. The panel also addresses insurance coverage issues for certain procedures and expresses the need for continued research in the field.

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Vonda Wright, MD; Morgan Jones, MD; Thomas Gill, MD

Keywords

arthritis

ACL injury

biomechanics

conservative approaches

PRP