Articular Cartilage

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Hollis G. Potter, MD, spoke about the use of MRI in assessment of meniscus, articular cartilage and ligament repair.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, William R. Beach, MD, spoke about importance of medial, lateral and patellofemoral alignment for the healing of ligamentous knee, articular cartilage and meniscal injuries.

Although cartilage repair and restoration still pose clinical challenges in orthopedics, the knowledge of cartilage repair and healing gained in the last decade has resulted in advanced surgical techniques and improved outcomes.

Articular cartilage injuries in athletes require careful consideration when establishing a treatment plan, as an athlete’s high activity level and training schedule require optimization of the surgical treatment and intervention timing.

The 2022 Kappa Delta Anne Doner Vaughn Award was presented to Lawrence J. Bonassar, PhD, for his research on microscale mechanics and composition of articular cartilage in musculoskeletal disease, according to a press release.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2022, Pamela J. Lund, MD, spoke on new techniques for MRI of articular cartilage abnormalities.

Hyalex Orthopaedics Inc. has announced it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Hyalex Cartilage System for use in cartilage repairs, according to a press release.

Use of a stem cell-based articular regeneration technology may be safe and effective in the treatment of large knee cartilage defects, according to a presenter.