Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-AOSSM Recorded Webinar: Cartilage Restoration and Osteotomies

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Video Summary

The video is a webinar on cartilage restoration and osteotomies, with multiple speakers including Drs. Michael Banfie, Connor Dorff, David Flanagan, and Seth Sherman. It is supported by Maricel. The speakers discuss various topics related to cartilage restoration and osteotomies, particularly focusing on patella femoral defects. They emphasize the importance of individualized treatment based on factors such as lesion size, location, and patient factors. The role of different procedures such as microfracture, osteochondral autograft, MACI, and osteochondral allografts is also discussed, with insights into their indications and outcomes. The speakers stress the importance of stability, alignment, and cartilage restoration in a systematic approach, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation, accurate measurement, and preoperative planning. The challenges in obtaining insurance approvals for some procedures are discussed, along with tips and insights for successful implementation and utilization of osteotomies in practice. The video provides an overview of normal versus abnormal alignment, indications and pre-op planning for osteotomies, and pros and pitfalls of the techniques. It emphasizes the importance of preoperative x-rays for assessing alignment and joint laxity, as well as the use of printouts and instructions for correct positioning. Indications for osteotomy and the need for a mechanically favorable environment for biologic healing are discussed. The video also touches on concurrent versus staged approaches, patient education, and considerations for successful outcomes, including surgical setup, tools, and postoperative care. It concludes by providing insights on patient education, brace trials, MRI evaluation, and planning for correction in osteotomies. Overall, the video offers valuable information and perspectives on cartilage restoration and osteotomies in the management of patella femoral defects, along with practical recommendations for implementation and best practices for successful outcomes.

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June 9, 2020

Keywords

cartilage restoration

osteotomies

webinar

Dr. Michael Banfie

Dr. Connor Dorff

Dr. David Flanagan

Dr. Seth Sherman

Maricel

patella femoral defects

individualized treatment

lesion size

location

patient factors