Medial compartment defects progress at a more rapid rate than lateral cartilage defects in older adults with minimal to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA): data from the OA initiative

Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative published by authors from the Ohio State University suggest that medial compartment cartilage defects progress more rapidly compared to the lateral compartment. Risk factors include kissing lesions, higher BMI and limb malalignment. To read the full article, click on this link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-018-5202-1

Arthroscopic matrix-associated, injectable autologous chondrocyte transplantation of the hip: significant improvement in patient-related outcome and good transplant quality in MRI assessment

How do you treat focal cartilage defects caused by FAI? This study from Bretschneider et al. found good patient reported outcomes as well as MRI findings following minimally invasive injectable matrix – associated chondroyte transplantation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-019-05466-7

Quantification of scapular dyskinesis using the PIVOT app

How do you evaluate scapular dyskinesis? This study from Greece applied the PIVOT app to the shoulder and could successfully track scapular dyskinesis. Read the full study here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-020-05916-7