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In today's episode we go over CARTILAGE Injuries: A Guide for Physical Therapists - FPF Show Episode 163

0:00 Introduction
2:19 Can cartilage injuries be managed with physical therapy? (Conservative Management)
7:10 Does a cartilage injury increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis (or speed it up) over the course of time?
9:16 How long should you perform physical therapy before deciding to go for surgery?
11:02 When is surgery indicated for articular cartilage injuries?
16:59 Why would you consider conservative management over surgery?
19:34 What should non-operative physical therapy look like for these patients?
30:45 What are the different types of cartilage surgeries? (Microfracture, OATs, ACI, MACI)
32:06 What are the return to sport rates after articular cartilage surgeries?
37:48 What factors influence the ability of an athlete to return to sport after articular cartilage injuries?
44:17 How does a cartilage surgery compare to other knee surgeries from a return to sport perspective?
48:37 Nine principles of post-operative rehab
57:14 Weight bearing guidelines and criteria for progression after articular cartilage surgery
1:01:03 12 Keys to Post-Operative ACL-Reconstruction Physical Therapy


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