Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI , we focus on posterior medial meniscus root tears and their critical role in knee joint biomechanics. We discuss how root tears functionally resemble a total meniscectomy , leading to increased joint contact pressures and rapid cartilage degeneration. The episode covers diagnostic challenges, indications for repair, surgical techniques, and expect...

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI , we discuss knee joint distraction (KJD) as a joint-preserving treatment option for knee osteoarthritis . This technique temporarily unloads the joint using an external fixation system, allowing the articular surfaces to separate and potentially stimulate cartilage repair and structural joint improvement . We review the biological rationale, patie...

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI , we explore healing rates after meniscus repair and the key factors that influence clinical outcomes. We examine whether results differ between medial and lateral meniscus repairs , discuss biological and mechanical determinants of healing, and review patient-, tear-, and technique-related variables that affect success. Why does preserving the men...

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI , we examine genicular artery embolization (GAE) as a non-surgical treatment option for knee osteoarthritis . This minimally invasive procedure targets abnormal periarticular neovessels associated with inflammation and pain, offering symptom relief particularly in early-stage osteoarthritis . We discuss the proposed mechanisms, patient selection, c...

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI , we explore the role of the posterior tibial slope in ACL injuries and graft failure risk . We discuss why tibial slope matters biomechanically, examine the differences between the medial and lateral slope , and consider which parameter may be more clinically relevant when assessing instability and planning treatment. How should slope measurements...

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI, we examine the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) for bleeding prophylaxis in sports orthopedic procedures, including ACL reconstruction and knee osteotomies. We provide a critical review of the current literature, discuss its impact on perioperative blood loss, complication rates, and cost-efficiency, and highlight important contraindications and safet...

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI, we explore the role of patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) in knee osteotomies. We discuss the use of 3D-printed, patient-specific cutting guides based on individualized preoperative planning—typically derived from CT imaging—to enhance surgical precision and alignment accuracy. How much does PSI truly improve intraoperative execution? And what...

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI, we focus on the TTTG distance and its clinical relevance in patellofemoral disorders. The Podcast discusses when the TTTG distance truly matters, where its limitations and sources of error lie, and which anatomical, technical, and imaging-related factors can significantly influence its measurement. Understanding these pitfalls is essential to avoi...

In this episode of Teaching Knee Surgeons with AI, we take a deep dive into why ACL reconstructions fail. We explore the full spectrum of contributing factors — from individual patient characteristics, to critical aspects of surgical technique, and the often underestimated role of postoperative rehabilitation. Understanding failure mechanisms is essential for improving outcomes and avoiding repeat...

Distal femoral osteotomy is a powerful but technically demanding procedure in joint-preserving knee surgery. In this first episode of Teaching Research with AI, we take a deep dive into the surgical technique—step by step, evidence-based, and free from dogma. Using AI-supported literature analysis and open evidence, we examine how distal femoral osteotomy is performed, which technical variations e...