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Description

Optimal femoral fixation in total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains an area of active discussion, particularly in the older patient population. This interactive webinar features a faculty-led debate examining the advantages, limitations, and clinical considerations of cemented versus cementless (press-fit) femoral fixation in patients 75 years of age and older.

Expert faculty will present contrasting perspectives supported by current evidence, clinical experience, and national and international registry data, with a focused discussion on femoral failures and complication profiles in the elderly population. Through case-based examples and audience engagement, participants will gain practical insight into how patient factors—such as bone quality, fracture risk, comorbidities, and functional demands—should influence fixation choice.

This session is designed to move beyond dogma, equipping surgeons with a thoughtful, evidence-informed framework for fixation decision-making in this growing and often complex patient demographic.

Learning Objectives

• Describe current femoral fixation options used in total hip arthroplasty, including indications, advantages, and limitations of cemented and cementless techniques.
• Apply an evidence-based decision-making strategy to determine appropriate femoral fixation in patients aged 75 and older, incorporating patient-specific factors such as bone quality, fracture risk, and comorbidities.
• Interpret current registry data related to femoral component failure, complications, and outcomes in elderly THA patients, and integrate these data into clinical practice.

Director

Matthew Deren, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Robert Molloy, MD, Nicolas Piuzzi, MD 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.

This webinar is an AAOS benefit: Attend for free!

Description

Meniscal tears are a very common clinical condition, often treated with surgery. While indications for meniscal repair are expanding, most meniscal tears are still treated with arthroscopic resection. Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is an evolving treatment option for young, active patients with symptomatic meniscal-deficient knees. There is a growing body of evidence for good long-term outcomes from MAT, although the long-term chondroprotective potential is still unproven. This article reviews the latest evidence regarding the indications, surgical techniques, complications, rehabilitation, and reported outcomes after MAT.

Learning Objectives

• Review current indications for meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) and identify appropriate patient selection criteria for young, active individuals with meniscal deficiency.
• Describe surgical techniques utilized in MAT, including key considerations that may impact graft success and patient outcomes.
• Evaluate reported clinical outcomes and potential complications associated with MAT, based on the latest evidence.
• Discuss postoperative rehabilitation strategies and the current understanding of long-term chondroprotective effects following meniscal transplantation.

Director

Jonathan N Grauer, MD, FAAOS

Faculty

Robert H. Brophy, MD, FAAOS, Derrick M Knapik, MD, FAAOS, Matthew V Smith, MD, FAAOS, Matthew J Matava, MD, FAAOS

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.