New Study - OATS vs. Microfracture (cross-posted)

[blackbeltgirl]

Cindy -

They have started studying ACI for the patella.  Dr. Minas has published some research on the subject.  But I think people are still fighting their insurance companies on the subject.  My damage os to the lateral femoral condoyle, trochlear groove, and lateral tibial plateau.  On the plus side - I don't have damage to the back of the patella.  On the down side, if there is damage to the trochlear groove, damage to the patella is likely to happen sooner or later.  Oh well.  Glad I've spent so many years ignoring pain.  It may come in handy.

Jess

[shadehawk]

Jess,

It is always so helpful reading your posts, thank you...

Wish that I was within the age group that could benefit from these procedures, but that is not the case.  Hopefully, microfracture could be done if necessary. 

It is very nice that some experts are studying ACI for the patella.  Everything I have read seems to have bad results due to the stresses on that area.

I also have patella-femoral OA as well as the patella defect & it is interesting reading these research articles, but my age seems to be my biggest enemy.  It is hard to give up all these activities to preserve your knee joint - hopefully, you shall get some answers and treatment options for your situation.  You are young and definately should persue treatment so you can become more pain free.

Good luck, Jess.

Shade

[blackbeltgirl]

Thanks for the kind words.  I guess, as with everything else in life, it helps to focus on the positive.  I rarely think about the things I don't do anymore.  I just look for things I can do.  A lot less physical pain that way, and you don't end up on the emotional roller coaster of disappointment.