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Early results of Complete Cartilage Regeneration (CCR) technique for Talar Osteo-Chondral defects (OCD)

J. May, N. Obi, A. Bing, N. Makwana

Aim: To provide on going evidence and monitoring for a new surgical technique. In the single stage treatment of patients with cartilage defects of the talus.

Method: Bone marrow aspirate (35mls) is harvested from the posterior or anterior superior iliac spine of the pelvis. This is spun down into a Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) rich concentrate. The concentrate is mixed with a Fibrin gel and hyaluronic acid. The resulting adherent mixture is glued onto the prepared defect, to form a MSC rich patch.

Results: Total number of patients to receive CRR to date is 52. There have been no serious adverse incidents to date. Average MOX-FQ summary index pre op was 68 and improved to 47 at 6 months, 39 at 12 months and 39 at 18 months post procedure. Average EQ5d-5L VAS pre op was 67 and improved to 73 at 6 months, 77 at 12 months and 73 at 18 months post procedure. Average AOFAS pre op was 57, this improved to 74 at 6 months, 81 at 12 months and 75 at 18 months post procedure. Average EQ-5d-5L index was 0.51 pre op, this improved to 0.65 at 6 months, 0.66 at 12 months and 0.79 at 18 months post procedure.

Conclusion: The early data gathered on this technique shows it to be safe and these early results are promising especially considering the trend towards continuing improvement.

 

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BOFAS Hosted Events

This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of training foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Basic Skills covers the more common procedures which a foot and ankle surgeon would be likely to need. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty.

Anterior ankle
Posterior ankle 
Haglund’s surgery
Sub-talar joint
Tendoscopy
Arthroscopic Ankle fusion
1st MTP joint

 

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This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of established foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Advanced Skills covers some more advanced and emerging techniques. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty.

1st MTP joint
Arthroscopic lateral and medial ligament repair FHL transfer
Peroneal groove and Tibialis posterior
Tarsal coalition excision
Sub-talar fusion
Chopart joint fusion

 

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BOFAS Principles Course Taunton

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These courses are aimed at Higher Surgical Trainees / ST3 onwards and are designed to teach the core of Foot and Ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment. The emphasis is on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and typical day-to-day clinic scenarios. Although not an exam preparation course, content is taught to the standard expected in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) exam; that of a day-one non-specialist orthopaedic consultant. Applications will open on 1st September 2023.

Venue - Taunton (TBC)

 

 

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