Combined Single Stage ZUK Medial UKR and ACLR Results in Young, Active Patients with a mean Follow-up of 5.1 Years

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In this presentation, Bruno Stragier, a Belgian registrar with experience at Royal Derby Hospital as a knee fellow, discusses the outcomes of a study on combined single-stage ZUK medial unicompartmental knee replacements and ACL reconstructions in young, active patients, presenting follow-up data over an average of 5.1 years. He elaborates on the significance of surgical approaches for patients with medial osteoarthritis and ACL deficiencies, explaining that they may not always require ACL reconstructions if there are no instability symptoms. Stragier highlights the methodological advantages of the uni-compartmental replacements over total knee replacements, referencing data that show lower complication rates. The study includes 24 patients with isolated medial osteoarthritis and symptomatic ACL deficiencies, emphasizing the benefits of the combined procedure, which resulted in significant improvements in pain scores, knee function, and overall patient satisfaction post-operation. Additionally, he briefly mentions minor complications encountered and concludes that the study demonstrates the efficacy of this surgical procedure in enhancing quality of life and facilitating a return to sports for active adults.

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