Weight-Bearing

According to recently published results, medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy adversely affected the patellofemoral joint.

BOSTON — High levels of patient satisfaction and tissue durability beyond 10 years were seen with matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation for the treatment of symptomatic knee chondral defects, according to a presenter at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. The randomized trial showed accelerated weight-bearing rehabilitation was safe and effective and improved early patient outcomes.