AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Suture-Bridge Fixation of Osteochondral Fractures and Osteochondritis Dissecans in the Knee: Excellent Rates of Early Lesion Stability and Osseous Union

Suture-Bridge Fixation of Osteochondral Fractures and Osteochondritis Dissecans in the Knee: Excellent Rates of Early Lesion Stability and Osseous Union

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The video discusses the use of a suture bridge technique for the preservation of articular cartilage in osteochondral lesions and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in the knee. The technique involves utilizing bioabsorbable knotless anchors and multiple bridging suture strands. The study evaluated the outcomes of this technique in 40 knees of 38 patients over a period of 16 months. The results showed that 90% of osteochondral fractures achieved full union, and two-thirds of OCDs achieved full union as well. The return to sport rate was 75% at an average of six and a half months. Overall, the technique showed good results with minimal complications. A more detailed evaluation of long-term chondral viability and suture effects is still needed.

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Philip Wilson, MD

Keywords

suture bridge technique

preservation of articular cartilage

osteochondral lesions

osteochondritis dissecans

knee