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Osteochondral Autograft Transfer for Focal Osteochondral Defects of the Knee
Osteochondral autograft transfer (OAT) restores hyaline cartilage and subchondral bone in a single stage, offering a durable joint-preserving option for focal full-thickness articular cartilage defects in young, active patients.
Source: Pubmed
Favorable Functional Outcomes and Low Instability Recurrence Rates After the Latarjet Procedure in Adolescent Patients: A Systematic Review
Purpose: To assess clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes as well as return-to-sports (RTS) rates in adolescent patients (aged 10-19 years according to the World Health Organization) who underwent the Latarjet procedure.
Source: Arthroscopy Journal
Isolated Patellar Chondromalacia Treated With Arthroscopic Chondroplasty Provides Significant Early Improvements in Patient-Reported Outcomes
To report 1-year patient-reported outcomes in retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent isolated arthroscopic patellar chondroplasty and determine preoperative risk factors for not reaching the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Pain subscore patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) threshold.
13 Shoulder Stabilization Exercises
Learn how shoulder stabilization exercises can alleviate pain and restore arm function. Start with light exercises, stretching, and then strengthening exercises to improve shoulder stability.
Source: Verywell health
What causes knee pain: How doctors make a diagnosis
Knee pain can affect every step you take. If you’re middle-aged or older, you might blame osteoarthritis for your achy knees. You may be right. But knee pain can stem from problems with several structures in and around the joint. To narrow down the cause and determine the right treatment, a doctor will perform a thorough evaluation - ask questions, examine the knee, and possibly order imaging studies.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
