2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Introduction: 35-Year-Old Male, Neutral Coronal Alignment Who Plays Tennis, Medial Femoral Condyle Focal 25 x 20 mm Defect

Debate Introduction: 35-Year-Old Male, Neutral Coronal Alignment Who Plays Tennis, Medial Femoral Condyle Focal 25 x 20 mm Defect

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A 35-year-old male recreational tennis player with a medial femoral condyle cartilage defect (20x25 mm) post-right ACL reconstruction has persistent symptoms despite physical therapy and three PRP injections. Imaging reveals a focal defect in the mid-weight-bearing area, with full motion and neutral coronal alignment. After five months of symptoms and isolated medial tenderness, he seeks to return to sports. The discussion centers on osteochondral allograft transplantation as a treatment option, with Dr. Alea poised to explain its benefits for addressing the cartilage defect and enabling athletic return.

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Brian R. Waterman, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

medial femoral condyle cartilage defect

ACL reconstruction

osteochondral allograft transplantation

recreational tennis player knee injury

cartilage repair treatment