Surgery or Not Surgery (Labral Tears) Case Discussion: Nicholas Colyvas, MD

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In this talk, Dr. Nicholas Colyvas interactive session aimed to review surgical interventions for various knee and shoulder conditions by discussing specific patient cases. Emphasizing a fun, engaging format, he opened with a patient case involving a young football player with a lateral meniscus tear who underwent surgery after assessment showed an acute and unstable injury. Colyvas contrasted this with cases involving older patients with degenerative knee tears who often respond well to conservative treatments like physical therapy instead of immediate surgery. He outlined factors such as the patient's age, activity level, and the nature of the injury to tailor treatment recommendations. Notably, he discussed complexities around rotator cuff injuries and labral tears, suggesting that traumatic injuries require more aggressive surgical interventions, while degenerative tears might be managed conservatively. His concluding remarks stressed the importance of patient selection when considering surgical routes, underlining that different situations demand tailored approaches for optimal patient outcomes.

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