Strategic Integration of Surgical Techniques for Knee Preservation: A Case Report

Different surgical techniques are used to preserve knee articular cartilage deterioration; however, combining these techniques can be challenging. This case study describes a 35-year-old man with bilateral genu varum malalignment and left knee pain, diagnosed with a grade IV chondral lesion in the l...

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Main Authors: Jaramillo-Quiceno A, Sarmiento-Riveros PA, Arias-Perez RD, Mejia-Bustamante OA, Guzman-Benedek RD
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Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2025-07-01
Series:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
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Online Access:https://www.morthoj.org/2025/v19n2/knee-surgery.pdf
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Sarmiento-Riveros PA
Arias-Perez RD
Mejia-Bustamante OA
Guzman-Benedek RD
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description Different surgical techniques are used to preserve knee articular cartilage deterioration; however, combining these techniques can be challenging. This case study describes a 35-year-old man with bilateral genu varum malalignment and left knee pain, diagnosed with a grade IV chondral lesion in the lateral femur, a complex lateral meniscus lesion, and a radial tear in the medial meniscus. The patient underwent a valgus-producing tibial osteotomy, lateral osteochondral allograft transplantation, and lateral meniscal allograft transplantation using a 3D model of the proximal tibia. Seventeen months post-operatively, he experienced torsional trauma, leading to a tear of the transplanted meniscus posterior root and an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Subsequent surgical exploration revealed evidence of chondroprotective changes, including femoral osteochondral allograft healing and biomechanical integration of the transplanted meniscus, as indicated by the lateral meniscus root tear development. This case highlights the potential of combining these surgical procedures to achieve biomechanical integration of the transplanted meniscus, contributing to cumulative chondroprotective effects.
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spelling doaj-art-40d01ee653ca4954bd1e1615a2be0f1a2025-08-20T03:39:15ZengMalaysian Orthopaedic AssociationMalaysian Orthopaedic Journal1985-25332232-111X2025-07-011921610.5704/MOJ.2507.016Strategic Integration of Surgical Techniques for Knee Preservation: A Case ReportJaramillo-Quiceno A0Sarmiento-Riveros PA1Arias-Perez RD2Mejia-Bustamante OA3Guzman-Benedek RD4Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Suramericana S.A. (EPS SURA), Medellin, ColombiaDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Clinica del Campestre, Medellin, ColombiaDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Pontifical Bolivarian University, Medellin, ColombiaDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Pontifical Bolivarian University, Medellin, ColombiaDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Clinica El Rosario, Medellin, ColombiaDifferent surgical techniques are used to preserve knee articular cartilage deterioration; however, combining these techniques can be challenging. This case study describes a 35-year-old man with bilateral genu varum malalignment and left knee pain, diagnosed with a grade IV chondral lesion in the lateral femur, a complex lateral meniscus lesion, and a radial tear in the medial meniscus. The patient underwent a valgus-producing tibial osteotomy, lateral osteochondral allograft transplantation, and lateral meniscal allograft transplantation using a 3D model of the proximal tibia. Seventeen months post-operatively, he experienced torsional trauma, leading to a tear of the transplanted meniscus posterior root and an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Subsequent surgical exploration revealed evidence of chondroprotective changes, including femoral osteochondral allograft healing and biomechanical integration of the transplanted meniscus, as indicated by the lateral meniscus root tear development. This case highlights the potential of combining these surgical procedures to achieve biomechanical integration of the transplanted meniscus, contributing to cumulative chondroprotective effects.https://www.morthoj.org/2025/v19n2/knee-surgery.pdftibial meniscus injuriesknee jointallogeneic transplantationgenu valgum3d model
spellingShingle Jaramillo-Quiceno A
Sarmiento-Riveros PA
Arias-Perez RD
Mejia-Bustamante OA
Guzman-Benedek RD
Strategic Integration of Surgical Techniques for Knee Preservation: A Case Report
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
tibial meniscus injuries
knee joint
allogeneic transplantation
genu valgum
3d model
title Strategic Integration of Surgical Techniques for Knee Preservation: A Case Report
title_full Strategic Integration of Surgical Techniques for Knee Preservation: A Case Report
title_fullStr Strategic Integration of Surgical Techniques for Knee Preservation: A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Strategic Integration of Surgical Techniques for Knee Preservation: A Case Report
title_short Strategic Integration of Surgical Techniques for Knee Preservation: A Case Report
title_sort strategic integration of surgical techniques for knee preservation a case report
topic tibial meniscus injuries
knee joint
allogeneic transplantation
genu valgum
3d model
url https://www.morthoj.org/2025/v19n2/knee-surgery.pdf
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