OCD Fixation Didactic Presentations - AOSSM/POSNA Pediatric Surgical Skills Course-OCD Fixation: 3. Osteochondral and Chondral Acute Injuries - What Can WE Get Away with in Kids and How to Do It

OCD Fixation: 3. Osteochondral and Chondral Acute Injuries - What Can WE Get Away with in Kids and How to Do It

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses osteochondral and chondral acute injuries in children. The main challenges are achieving union between bone and cartilage, minimizing implant-related injuries, and avoiding the need for reoperation. The speaker presents different options for treatment, including the use of screws, bioabsorbable tacks and screws made of polylactic acid, and absorbable sutures. Examples of each technique are shown, with a focus on patellar instability lesions. The postoperative protocol includes several weeks of toe-touch weight bearing or non-weight bearing and about three months before full activity. While these techniques show promise, further research is needed to understand long-term outcomes and the limits of their effectiveness. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

osteochondral acute injuries

chondral acute injuries

union between bone and cartilage

implant-related injuries

reoperation