East Coast Foot and Ankle Summit: Obsessing Over Osteochondral Dissecans—Current Solutions
Michael W. Downey, DPM (Fort Worth, TX), discusses talar osteochondral lesions along with current treatment options.
Michael W. Downey, DPM (Fort Worth, TX), discusses talar osteochondral lesions along with current treatment options.
When focal cartilage defects of the talus arise, cartilage-preserving techniques are paramount to prevent progression to osteoarthritis. Surgical interventions include the use of autografts, allografts, and biologic treatments.
Raymond J. Gardocki, MD (Nashville, TN), discusses endoscopic fusions and why the endoscopic approach benefits patients.
Mark A. Mahan, MD (Salt Lake City, UT), presents on Modic endplate changes of the spine and discusses the IntraOsseous BioPlasty® technique as a potential treatment option for these lesions in the future.
Michael Gallizzi, MD (Vail, CO), describes how standard tubular fascia closure takes an extended period of time without advanced instrumentation. He presents a technique for closing fascia faster and more efficiently.
Andrew L. Clavenna, MD (Dallas, TX), describes various orthobiologics that can be incorporated into spinal fusions. He presents literature supporting the advantages of combining autograft and allograft bone for spinal fusion.
Damon C. Adamany, MD (Phoenix, AZ), performs a carpometacarpal suspensionplasty with the FiberLock™ Suspension Implant Kit.
Patrick J. Denard, MD (Medford, OR), demonstrates how to use soft, self-punching anchors medially to complete a knotless double-row FiberTak® SpeedBridge™ rotator cuff repair.
Brian Wallace, DO (Naples, FL), repairs a comminuted patella fracture using the Patella SuturePlate™ II plate and KreuLock™ locking compression screws.
At the Women In Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery course, Julia Nuelle, MD (Columbia, MO), provides a detailed physical exam of ulnar-sided wrist pain and goes through a treatment algorithm for TFCC tear surgical options.
In this episode, host Christopher Adams, MD, and leading surgeons provide insight into the innovative use of the quadriceps tendon autograft for ACL reconstruction and review relevant scientific literature. Joining Dr. Adams in studio are John Xerogeanes, MD (Atlanta, GA),...
Jonah Hebert-Davies, MD (Seattle, WA), reviews literature highlighting trends in geriatric proximal humerus fracture management and associated clinical outcomes.