Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries

Dr. Jorge Chahla is an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of complex knee, hip, and other sports-related injuries. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and serves as the Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program. He is a Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bulls (NBA), and the Chicago Fire (MLS). Dr. Chahla completed several fellowships at the top programs in the United States. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of sports medicine injuries through minimally invasive techniques as well as for being a pioneer in novel biological treatments. Dr. Chahla has a strong focus on joint preservation procedures and cartilage restoration techniques with more than 500 publications in prestigious scientific journals, over 50 book chapters, 8 edited books, and he presents his research both nationally and internationally at orthopedic conferences and meetings every year.

Comprehensive Clinical Examination Geeslin, Andrew / John Feagin
Imaging of the Knee Joint





Radiographic Evaluation of the knee Joint - Brett Frisch
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee: Conventional and Novel Techniques - Hollis Potter
Computed Tomography: Indications and Significance - Tim, Spalding




Mechanical Malalignment of the Knee Joint: How and When to Address - Getgood
Ligamentous Pathology (Anatomy, Biomechanics, Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions)





Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Freddie Fu / Musahl
Posterior Cruciate Ligament - Chahla
sMCL and the Posteromedial Corner - Lind
Posterolateral Corner of the Knee - LaPrade
Anterolateral Ligament and the Anterolateral Corner - Sonnery Cotet
Multiligament Injuries - Moatshe / Engebretsen




Meniscal Pathology





Meniscus Anatomy - Spalding
Meniscus Biomechanics - Levy
Meniscal Tears - Meniscectomy vs Repair - Faucett
Meniscal Root Tears - Krych
Meniscal Radial Tears - Pujol, Nicholas
Meniscal Ramp Lesions - DePhilippo
Meniscus Deficiency and Meniscal Transplants - Verdonk
Synthetic Meniscal Substitutes - Rodeo




Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Pathology





Articular Cartilage: Micro and Macrostructure. Biology and Clinical Implications - Latterman
Focal Chondral Injuries - Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques [OCA, OATS, Scaffolds and Cellular Techniques], Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Brian Cole
OCD Injuries in the Paediatric and Adult Population - Macalena
Osteoarthritis - How to Manage the Active Patient with Osteoarthritis - Biological Approaches - Mandelbaum
Avascular Necrosis - Aetiology, Types and Treatment - Gomoll




Patellofemoral Disorders





Anatomy and Biomechanics - Liza Arendt
Treatment Algorithm - A la Carte - Dejour
Distal Realignment of the Patellofemoral Joint - Fulkerson
Rotational Pathology of the Knee - Teitge
Lateral Patellar Dislocations: Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Yanke




Medial Patellar Dislocations: Primary and Iatrogenic - Jack Farr
Sulcus and Deepening Trochleoplasty - Strauss




Extensor Mechanism Disorders





Patellar Tendon Injury - Gelber Pablo
Quadriceps Tendon Injury - Godin




Knee Arthrofibrosis - How to Prevent and How to Treat? - Bhatia Sanjeev
Pediatric Knee - ACL, Meniscus, and Cartilage Pathology - Kocher
Miscellaneous Complex Knee Pathologies: Snapping hamstring tendons, patella baja, fabella syndrome, common peroneal nerve neuritis, proximal tibiofibular joint instability, lateral facetectomies, notchplasty.- Raynor
Intraoperative Management - Local, Spinal or General Anesthesia Tourniquet, Tranexamic Acid, Blood Loss and Fluid management - Dragoo
Preparing the surgical team-how to ensure a quick and efficient surgical procedure - LaPrade
Postoperative Management -Willimon





Pain Management after Soft Tissue / Bony Procedures
Thromboprophylaxis
Wound Management


Postoperative Rehabilitation Concepts-O'Brien