CME OnDemand - AOFAS/BOFAS: Use of Biologics in Foot and Ankle Surgery-AOFAS/BOFAS: The Use of Biologics in Foot and Ankle Surgery

AOFAS/BOFAS: The Use of Biologics in Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Summary: The discussion of biologics in foot and ankle surgery highlights the need for standardized methodology and more clinical evidence. Panelists expressed caution and emphasized the lack of conclusive evidence for the effectiveness of PRP in conditions such as Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis. They also highlighted the importance of proper diagnosis, mechanical loading, and optimizing non-operative treatments before considering biologics. The panelists suggested that biologics could be used as adjuncts in procedures like osteochondral lesion treatment, but stressed the need for further research and standardized protocols to compare outcomes accurately. They also highlighted the importance of considering individual patient factors and goals when making treatment decisions. The discussion emphasized the need for more well-designed studies to establish the efficacy and optimal use of biologics in foot and ankle surgery.

Keywords

biologics

foot and ankle surgery

standardized methodology

clinical evidence

PRP

Achilles tendinopathy

plantar fasciitis

diagnosis

mechanical loading

non-operative treatments