IC 207-2022: Complications – Surgeons’ Worst Enemy & Best Teacher-Complications – Surgeons’ Worst Enemy & Best Teacher (3/5)

Complications – Surgeons’ Worst Enemy & Best Teacher (3/5)

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Video Summary

The video discusses the complications related to the patellofemoral joint and how they can be avoided. The speaker emphasizes the importance of preoperative planning and understanding whether the complication is a result of a preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative failure. They share a personal example of a case where they did not adequately plan for the patient's condition and had to make adjustments during the surgery. The speaker also discusses the different types of complications that can occur, such as fractures in the patella or malpositioned tunnels in the femur. They highlight the use of anatomy and isometry checks to ensure correct tunnel placement. The video also touches on technical aspects of the procedure, such as using anchors for fixation and the potential complications of distalization. The importance of thorough preoperative workup, including understanding the patient's pain and underlying issues, is emphasized. The speaker concludes by stating that complications are inevitable, but with proper planning and attention to detail, they can be minimized.

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Beth Shubin Stein, MD

Keywords

complications

patellofemoral joint

preoperative planning

intraoperative failure

postoperative failure