2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Introduction to Session IV: Knee II: Meniscus/Cartilage & Debate Introduction_ 46-Year-Old Female With Five Degree Varus Alignment and Medial Meniscus Root Tear Plus Medial G-2 Chondral Changes Not Responding to Non

Introduction to Session IV: Knee II: Meniscus/Cartilage & Debate Introduction_ 46-Year-Old Female With Five Degree Varus Alignment and Medial Meniscus Root Tear Plus Medial G-2 Chondral Changes Not Responding to Non

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Video Summary

The session transitions from ACL to meniscus and cartilage, moderated by Bob Marks and Brian Waterman. A case of a 46-year-old active woman with a BMI of 27 is presented: she experienced a sudden painful pop during yoga six weeks prior, with persistent pain, limited range of motion, and failed non-operative treatment. Examination reveals varus alignment, mild effusion, and a medial meniscus root tear confirmed on imaging. Alignment measurements indicate a 6.5-degree varus deformity, suggesting an 8.6 mm medial opening wedge osteotomy might be needed. The panelists discuss potential management strategies for this case.

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Sachin Ramchandra Tapasvi, M.D.,M.B.B.S.,M.S. & Robert G. Marx, M.D.

Keywords

ACL

meniscus tear

medial meniscus root tear

varus deformity

medial opening wedge osteotomy