Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAOS & Orthopaedic Foundation Research

Article Published
New York and Greenwich, CT
May 14, 2024

Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants recently published the article Management of Articular Cartilage Defects in the Knee: An Evidence-Based Algorithm written by the research team at the Orthopaedic Foundation, founded by. Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH. FAOA, FAOS. This article is currently available for online.

Focal articular cartilage lesions of the knee are a challenging disease entity due to the poor regenerative properties of hyaline cartilage that often lead to degenerative joint disease. Providers must consider defect size and severity, compliance with the postoperative rehabilitation protocol including weight-bearing restrictions, and patient expectations in their clinical decision-making. This article reviews available treatment options and provide an evidence-based treatment algorithm to guide the orthopaedic clinician’s clinical decision-making.

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAOS is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice, specializing in arthroplasty with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com