Current surgical options for the treatment of symptomatic articular cartilage lesions of the knee

Articular cartilage lesions of the knee are common, although the majority are asymptomatic. If conservative measures fail in painful lesions, or if mechanical symptoms are evident, then surgical intervention may relieve symptoms. Awareness of current national guidelines is important in the appropriate consenting of patients undergoing surgery. Arthroscopic debridement is recommended as the initial intervention, unless primary fixation of a loose osteochondral lesion is required. If structured rehabilitation is unsuccessful, then there are effective surgical options available.
Source: Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Soft tissue of the knee Source Type: research