IC 101-2023: A Case Based Approach for Meniscus Repair and Transplantation: Discussing Up to Date Indications, Techniques, and Biologic Augmentation. The meniscus is vital to normal knee function and the health of the articular cartilage. While meniscus tears are very common, we proportionately devote little time and resources into improving our surgical indications and technique for meniscus repair, preservation and restoration. Recently there have been advances in recognition of tear pattern and surgical treatment of meniscus pathology. As a surgeon, it is important to understand how and when patients can benefit from these procedures. This course will provide a case-based approach to guidelines on how to recognize and treat a variety of meniscus pathology in the isolated and concomitant setting. Recognition of specific tear patterns including full-thickness radial tears, complex tears, extrusion and root tears will be emphasized as well as indications for meniscus transplantation. Variations of surgical techniques, such as newer all-inside techniques, gold standard repair techniques, novel centralization techniques and transplantation techniques will be covered. In addition, emerging biologic augmentation will be discussed.
- Provider:American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Activity Link: https://sportsmed.org
- Start Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine