AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Technique Spotlight Video: Meniscus Replacement Prosthesis (Nu Surface)

Technique Spotlight Video: Meniscus Replacement Prosthesis (Nu Surface)

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses an implant designed to fill the void left in patients experiencing pain after meniscal surgery. The implant aims to replicate the function of a normal meniscus, distributing stress evenly across the joint and absorbing strain. The video demonstrates the surgical technique, which involves debriding the meniscus, creating a medial notchplasty, and making an arthrotomy. The implant is then inserted and tested for impingement and proper positioning. Postoperatively, patients are encouraged to weight bear with crutches and promote early range of motion. The implant is made of a flexible polymer material that is less likely to shatter. The speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding any medial overhangs to ensure proper placement. No credits were given.

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Wayne Gersoff, MD

Keywords

implant

meniscal surgery

pain relief

surgical technique

flexible polymer material