Arthroscopic Microfracture Surgery - Medial Femoral Condyle

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Case description

Chad Smalley MD presents microfracture surgery of the medial femoral condyle (MFC). Microfracture, a modification of chondroplasty, might provide increase in joint space by growth of fibrocartilage and achieve functional improvement for patients with full-thickness chondral defects in the osteoarthritic knees. Current recommendations limit this procedure to younger patients, as insufficient data are available to conclusively evaluate outcomes in patients older than 45 years, especially in osteoarthritis (OA) patients.

tags: Arthroscopic Microfracture Arthroscopy Osteoarthritis

related terms: Medial Femoral Condyle, MFC, OA, modification of chondroplasty, increase in joint space, growth of fibrocartilage


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