R. Crowe (Melbourne, AU)

Epworth Hospital Orthopaedic Dept
Specialisation in chondral resurfacing with patellar realignment. Autologous tenocyte and collagen scaffold augmentation of rotator cuff repairs. Honorary Visiting Professor at Shantou University Medical College; China. Presentations on MACI procedure in knee ankle and shoulder. Special interest in biological scaffolds and cell therapy for ACL repair.

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Poster Joint Specific Cartilage Repair

P094 - Chondral Resurfacing of Patella in Conjunction with Stabilisation.

Presentation Topic
Joint Specific Cartilage Repair
Date
13.04.2022
Lecture Time
09:30 - 09:30
Room
Exhibition Foyer
Session Name
7.3 - Poster Viewing / Coffee Break / Exhibition
Session Type
Poster Session
Disclosure
No Significant Commercial Relationship

Abstract

Purpose

Presentation of results for MACI resurfacing of Patella chondral defects, in association with Trochleaplasty for stabilization of the Patella with a Minimum of 5-year follow-up and to offer a clinical outline of the causes of Patella instability, and the occurrence of Patella chondral injuries.

Methods and Materials

42 Patients who underwent a MACI procedure to a Patellar defect caused by either an acute dislocation/subluxation episode [8], or chronic recurrent instability [34], and a stabilization procedure involving a Trochleaplasty, often together with a Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy, lateral release, and a VMO advancement, were followed for a minimum of a 5 year period and assessed for Patella stability, and subjective symptoms of pain, comfort levels with activities of daily living and return to sports participation, by a VAS score and KOOS Score.

The follow-up was performed by the author, the operating surgeon.

The majority of patients were seen as tertiary referrals and many had undergone prior surgical interventions.

A summary of the clinical and radiological findings guiding the treatment algorithm will be given.

Results

Results will be presented as follows:

A total of 42 patients underwent MACI and trochleaplasty,

Age range 17y to 36 y. Mean age 26y.

1 dislocation,

12 significant stiffness and crepitus, all underwent Arthroscopy, release of adhesions, and often chondroplasty.

3 DVT, anticoagulants.

4 Superficial wound infections, Antibiotics, resolved.

25 TTO,s requiring R/O screw[s], at between 6 to 12 months.

VAS on average reduced from 7 pre-op to 2 at 5 years.

KOOS demonstrated significant improvements in all Parameters, continuing up to the end of the 5 year follow-up.

Conclusion

The combined procedure of MACI chondral resurfacing{grafting} to the patella, together with stabilization by Trochleaplasty offered excellent results for stability{97%}, together with good to very good improvements in pain and function, thus Patella resurfacing should be considered for Patella defects in Patella instability.

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Presenter Of 1 Presentation

Joint Specific Cartilage Repair

P094 - Chondral Resurfacing of Patella in Conjunction with Stabilisation.

Abstract

Purpose

Presentation of results for MACI resurfacing of Patella chondral defects, in association with Trochleaplasty for stabilization of the Patella with a Minimum of 5-year follow-up and to offer a clinical outline of the causes of Patella instability, and the occurrence of Patella chondral injuries.

Methods and Materials

42 Patients who underwent a MACI procedure to a Patellar defect caused by either an acute dislocation/subluxation episode [8], or chronic recurrent instability [34], and a stabilization procedure involving a Trochleaplasty, often together with a Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy, lateral release, and a VMO advancement, were followed for a minimum of a 5 year period and assessed for Patella stability, and subjective symptoms of pain, comfort levels with activities of daily living and return to sports participation, by a VAS score and KOOS Score.

The follow-up was performed by the author, the operating surgeon.

The majority of patients were seen as tertiary referrals and many had undergone prior surgical interventions.

A summary of the clinical and radiological findings guiding the treatment algorithm will be given.

Results

Results will be presented as follows:

A total of 42 patients underwent MACI and trochleaplasty,

Age range 17y to 36 y. Mean age 26y.

1 dislocation,

12 significant stiffness and crepitus, all underwent Arthroscopy, release of adhesions, and often chondroplasty.

3 DVT, anticoagulants.

4 Superficial wound infections, Antibiotics, resolved.

25 TTO,s requiring R/O screw[s], at between 6 to 12 months.

VAS on average reduced from 7 pre-op to 2 at 5 years.

KOOS demonstrated significant improvements in all Parameters, continuing up to the end of the 5 year follow-up.

Conclusion

The combined procedure of MACI chondral resurfacing{grafting} to the patella, together with stabilization by Trochleaplasty offered excellent results for stability{97%}, together with good to very good improvements in pain and function, thus Patella resurfacing should be considered for Patella defects in Patella instability.

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