AOSSM Specialty Day 2024 with ASES no CME-AOSSM Session I

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Great. In the given cases presented, the discussion focused on the management of cartilage injuries in young athletes. The first case involved a 22-year-old basketball player with a patellar injury following a previous surgery. The panel discussed a diagnostic arthroscopy and patellar restoration, opting for a less invasive procedure to facilitate a quicker return to sport. The second case featured a 14-year-old softball player with chronic instability and pain, post-surgical complications, and significant valgus alignment. The panel discussed considerations for a complex procedure, including diagnostic imaging and a comprehensive surgical plan to address multiple issues. In both cases, the emphasis was on a tailored treatment approach to optimize functional outcomes and return to sport.

Keywords

cartilage injuries

young athletes

patellar injury

diagnostic arthroscopy

patellar restoration

less invasive procedure

chronic instability

valgus alignment

surgical complications

tailored treatment approach