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Modern Management of Knee Cartilage Injuries with Dr. Pettit

July 18, 2024 Oxford Physical Therapy Season 4 Episode 27
Modern Management of Knee Cartilage Injuries with Dr. Pettit
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Modern Management of Knee Cartilage Injuries with Dr. Pettit
Jul 18, 2024 Season 4 Episode 27
Oxford Physical Therapy

Matt and Allie talk with Dr. Pettit about knee cartilage injuries and current techniques to manage them, including the MACI technique.
(Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation)
Learn about the MACI technique, what ideal age range and types of cartilage defects qualify for the MACI technique, and the importance of timing.
Think you might have a cartilage defect? Listen to the symptoms to look out for. 

Read the articles here:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8804858/

https://www.maci.com/patients/blog/time-matters-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-treat-your-cartilage-injury/

Learn more about Dr. Pettit https://www.beaconortho.com/physician/robert-pettit-md/

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Show Notes

Matt and Allie talk with Dr. Pettit about knee cartilage injuries and current techniques to manage them, including the MACI technique.
(Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation)
Learn about the MACI technique, what ideal age range and types of cartilage defects qualify for the MACI technique, and the importance of timing.
Think you might have a cartilage defect? Listen to the symptoms to look out for. 

Read the articles here:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8804858/

https://www.maci.com/patients/blog/time-matters-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-treat-your-cartilage-injury/

Learn more about Dr. Pettit https://www.beaconortho.com/physician/robert-pettit-md/

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/