Orthopedic insights: Current concepts

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This section is a library of slides tailored by experts in the field to provide the latest in orthopedic knowledge. These resources offer a concise yet comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge concepts from the forefront of orthopedic research and practice. Sign up for free and explore the latest trends, techniques, and breakthroughs in this collection of valuable resources.

This presentation exposes the basics of treating different acute knee lesions as it is done at the Toulouse University Hospital, in France.

Traumatisme du genou :​ Diagnostic, CAT, Immobilisation​
Etienne Cavaignac

This presentation provides a review of the whole anatomy, pathophysiology and various meniscal and ligament lesions of the knee.

Ligament and meniscal injuries of the knee
Etienne Cavaignac, Vincent Marot

Efficiency in the OR

In this presentation, discover Professor Cavaignac's strategy for organizing his operating room optimally.

How to operate on 14 patients in one day?
Etienne Cavaignac

Discover the comprehensive steps for performing a complete knee exploration using arthroscopic surgery. This video guides you through the process efficiently and effortlessly, ensuring you master this essential technique with ease.

Knee exploratory arthroscopy
Etienne Cavaignac, Maxime Testory

Isolated ACL injuries are rare and often associated with meniscal injuries. Attached is a presentation on the state of the art of these meniscal lesions specifically found during ACL surgeries.

Note: The slides are in French, but iconography is universal!

ACL and meniscal injuries
Etienne Cavaignac

Antero-lateral stabilization from A to Z: Understand why this surgical procedure becomes essential in most patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.

Tenodesis antero-laterali: Prospective future
Etienne Cavaignac

Learn how to manage the spaces generated by bone cuts during TKA surgery and how to achieve good ligament balancing.

Note: The slides are in French, but iconography is universal!

Space in flexion, space in extension. What does that mean?
Etienne Cavaignac, Nicolas Vari

ACL failures are an important challenge for orthopedists. In this presentation, we explore the critical factors influencing graft integration, providing valuable insights to help mitigate the risk of ACL ligamentoplasty failure.

Biological failure of an ACL ligamentoplasty
Etienne Cavaignac, Nicolas Vari

In this slideshow, you will get a review of all peri-articular lesions of the knee and the ankle, ranging from pathophysiology to diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Note: The slides are in French but iconography is universal!

Periarticular lesions of the knee and ankle
Etienne Cavaignac

Adding an extra-articular gesture to an ACL reconstruction is getting more and more used. This presentation explains why, and the different ways to do it with several surgical techniques.

Strategy for anterolateral stabilization
Etienne Cavaignac