AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Treatment of Cartilage Defects of the Patellofemoral Joint

Treatment of Cartilage Defects of the Patellofemoral Joint

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses research on patellofemoral articular lesions and their connection to aberrant mechanics. They explain that lateral overload is a common cause, leading to arthritis progression. Different types of lesions require different treatments, with the speaker highlighting the effectiveness of anterior medial tibial tubercle transfer osteotomy in offloading and preserving the joint. They emphasize the importance of using 3D imaging to understand the complexity of dysplasia and lesion location for surgical planning. The speaker also mentions the use of cartilage printing for better visualization. They conclude by discussing autogenous osteochondral transplants and ACI as treatment options for larger lesions.

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John Fulkerson, MD

Keywords

patellofemoral articular lesions

aberrant mechanics

lateral overload

anterior medial tibial tubercle transfer osteotomy

3D imaging