ICL 107 State of the Art Approach to Chondral Injury-Management of Co Morbidities

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The speaker provides a comprehensive philosophical overview of knee surgery, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the whole patient, not just the knee. Key factors include mental attitude, realistic expectations, depression management, and physical conditioning before surgery. Alignment issues like varus or valgus deformities must be precisely addressed to avoid overcorrection and subsequent damage. Patellofemoral problems require thorough assessment, accounting for hip and tibial rotation, with caution advised around lateral releases and patellar surgeries. Tibial-femoral stability, particularly recurrent ACL failures and meniscus conditions, must be managed carefully, often involving multiple ligament stabilization or meniscus transplantation with clear thresholds. Emerging treatments like bone marrow lesion management with calcium phosphate injections show promise but need further study. Ultimately, the speaker stresses cataloging all comorbidities, aligning patient expectations with reality, and comprehensive treatment planning to optimize outcomes and reduce the need for multiple surgeries in cartilage restoration.

Keywords

knee surgery

patient evaluation

alignment correction

patellofemoral assessment

cartilage restoration