Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2014; 18 (1 Suppl): 76-80

Biological knee reconstruction: a case report of an Olympic athlete

F. Perdisa, G. Filardo, B. Di Matteo, A. Di Martino, M. Marcacci

Biomechanics Laboratory, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy. berardo.dimatteo@gmail.com

We report the case of a 31-year-old Olympic fencer, affected by complex degenerative lesions of the knee due to subtotal meniscal loss and patellar overload. The patient underwent a biological knee reconstruction including the treatment of the articular surface combined with lateral meniscal allograft transplantation and patellar realignment.

This complex surgical approach significantly improved the knee function and reduced the pain. The athlete was able to get back to official competition 17 months after surgery.

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F. Perdisa, G. Filardo, B. Di Matteo, A. Di Martino, M. Marcacci
Biological knee reconstruction: a case report of an Olympic athlete

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2014
Vol. 18 - N. 1 Suppl
Pages: 76-80

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