Cases and resources in orthopedics

Explore a selection of educational materials from leading experts in the field of orthopedics. This section offers replays of the PCO course sessions, interviews with specialists, clinical case studies, short videos focused on advanced techniques, and webinars. A valuable hub for learning and staying updated on key practices.

A 48-year-old female professional rower sustained a right knee injury in a motor accident, presenting with pain, swelling, and a range of motion (ROM) limited to 0–90 degrees. Physical examination revealed a positive Lachman test.

Acute ACL tear in a professional rower
Edoardo Monaco

ALL reconstruction can be challenging and landmarks difficult to find, especially when performing a percutaneous technique in overweight patients.

Minimally invasive ultrasound-guided anterolateral ligament reconstruction with autologous 2-strand gracilis graft
Marie Castoldi, Etienne Cavaignac, Louis Courtot, Philippe Chiron, Vincent Marot, Nicolas Reina

Anterolateral ligament reconstructions in association with ACL reconstructions are becoming essential. One of the difficulties of this type of surgery is the convergence of the tunnels.

Knee anterolateral ligament reconstruction with a knotless soft anchor
Etienne Cavaignac

This technique for arthroscopic revision after an ACL retear using an ITB autograft, augmented by a gracilis autograft and an internal brace 

Outside-in anterior cruciate ligament revision is easy to perform witht the iliotibial band
Etienne Cavaignac

Learn how to manage a lateral meniscus root tear combined with an ACI injury using intra-articular fixation alone with the Menix anchor.

External meniscus root lesion treated with intra-articular fixation alone
Etienne Cavaignac

Master the technique of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid infiltration of the meniscal wall, as performed at the Toulouse University Hospital.

Ultrasound-guided meniscal injection of corticosteroid
Etienne Cavaignac, Dany Mouarbes

An 80-year-old female presents with disabling bilateral knee pain and relies on two crutches for mobility. Ten days post-surgery, she reports a deficit in active extension, particularly after using her operated, "least painful" leg to rise from the toilet....

Management of a patellar tendon avulsion after TKA
Vincent Marot

Discover a simplified surgical technique for anatomical arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and posterolateral corner (PLC) reconstruction using a knotless anchor.

Arthroscopic anatomical PLC and PCL reconstruction using a knotless anchor: A simplified approach
Etienne Cavaignac

Learn the technique of the ACL reconstruction with a semi-tendinosus left attached and remnant preservation. This technique is easy to perform and allows to skip the tibial primary fixation phase and preserves all the vacularisation of the remnant.

ACL remnant preservation using inside out femoral tunnel creation
Etienne Cavaignac

Etienne Cavaignac and Grégoire Laumond present their straightforward method for performing an ST4 short graft. This technique is both simple and effective, requiring no complex tools or specialized instruments. Perfect for anyone looking to master ACL reconstruction with ease!

The easiest way to perform an all inside ACL reconstruction
Etienne Cavaignac, Grégoire Laumond