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Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 3/2013

01-09-2013 | Hot Topic

Unicompartmental arthritis in the aging athlete: osteotomy and beyond

Authors: Stephen F. Johnstone, Michael J. Tranovich, Dharmesh Vyas, Vonda J. Wright

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 3/2013

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Abstract

The vitality of the aging athlete is largely dependent on continued mobility and pain-free motion. The early onset of osteoarthritis often has devastating consequences for these athletes and if left untreated, mobility declines and eventually prevents sporting activities all together. Recent advances in operative treatment for unicompartmental arthritis of the knee aim to delay the need for total joint arthroplasty by preserving or restoring the form and function of the knee to allow for continued sport participation. This review focuses on the recent literature of several surgical treatment options for unicompartmental disease including cartilage procedures, osteotomy, and unicompartmental arthroplasty.
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Metadata
Title
Unicompartmental arthritis in the aging athlete: osteotomy and beyond
Authors
Stephen F. Johnstone
Michael J. Tranovich
Dharmesh Vyas
Vonda J. Wright
Publication date
01-09-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 3/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-013-9171-1

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