Osteochondral Autograft/Allograft Transfer William H. Satterfield MD Darren L. Johnson MD History of the Technique Joint pain and dysfunction are among the most common causes of morbidity and disability in…

Microfracture for Chondral Lesions Michael A. Terry MD J. Richard Steadman MD William G. Rodkey DVM Karen K. Briggs MBA, MPH History of the Technique The microfracture technique was initially…

Patellofemoral Realignment for Arthritis Frank V. Thomas MD John P. Fulkerson MD History of the Technique Patellar arthritis is all too common in the general population. However, rarely does a…

Surgical Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee Christina R. Allen MD Marc R. Safran MD History of the Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee is…

Articular Cartilage Injuries

Management of Extensor Mechanism Ruptures Bruce S. Miller MD James E. Carpenter MD History of the Technique Disruption of the quadriceps or patellar tendon usually occurs as a result of…

Patellofemoral Realignment for Instability Champ L. Baker III MD Robin V. West MD Christopher D. Harner MD History of the Technique The surgical treatment of patellar instability has evolved in…

High Tibial Osteotomy Stephen J. French MD J. Robert Giffin MD Peter J. Fowler MD History of the Technique High tibial osteotomy (HTO) for knee pain or disability related to…

Patellofemoral and Extensor Mechanism Problems

Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair Hussein A. Elkousy MD Freddie H. Fu MD, DSc, DPs (Hon) History of the Technique Thomas Annandale performed the first meniscus repair in 1883. However, the technique…