Cases and resources in orthopedics

Explore a selection of educational materials from leading experts in the field of orthopedics. This section offers replays of the PCO course sessions, interviews with specialists, clinical case studies, short videos focused on advanced techniques, and webinars. A valuable hub for learning and staying updated on key practices.

Learn how to identify PLC, PCL, and MCL injuries using various physical examination tests and follow step-by-step instructions on how to perform these tests.

Lésion ligamentaire du genou - Examen physique
Etienne Cavaignac

This clinical case describes the management of a 69-year-old man who sustained an acetabular fracture after a bicycle fall. His treatment was complicated by a massive pulmonary embolism, preventing immediate surgical intervention.

Management of a sequela of an acetabular fracture
Nicolas Reina

Discover how complex complications were successfully managed using advanced revision techniques, in this challenging case of bilateral hip arthroplasty in a 79-year-old woman.

When everything goes wrong  Again and again
Nicolas Reina

The goal of this clinical case is to discuss the therapeutic options in case of persistent patellofemoral instability after MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patellar dislocation.

Management of a postoperative persistent patellofemoral instability in a young athlete
Alexandru Mihai Petrica

Discover the case of a 58-year-old man with a history of high tibial osteotomy, osteitis, and medial collateral ligament insufficiency, who underwent a total knee arthroplasty and experienced complications 6 months post-op.

Complication case - Knee pain 6 months after a TKA
Vincent Marot

A 51-year-old man with a history of left total hip arthroplasty in 2014 reports chronic atraumatic hip pain for five years, worsening acutely over three weeks. Despite walking unaided, he describes a "clicking" sensation and has a notable limp. X-rays reveal gas in the soft tissues around the hip.

Management of a hip pain in a 51 year-old man with THA
Ran Schwarzkopf

Watch or re-watch the exclusive PCO webinar on ACL injuries and the tibial slope. Gain valuable insights from experts as they explore the intricate relationship between ACL injuries and the tibial slope.

One night on the slopes
Jörg Dickschas, Mirco Herbort, Raghbir Khakha, Matthieu Ollivier

Aseptic osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a well-known pathology to specialists in hip surgery...

Femoral head avascular necrosis
Nicolas Reina

The CORI navigation sytem allows to implant a unicompartimental knee arthroplasty with a perfect gap balancing. This educational video shows how to perform it through a mid-vastus approach.

Functional UKA with CORI Surgical System
Etienne Cavaignac, Maxime Testory

A 48-year-old female professional rower sustained a right knee injury in a motor accident, presenting with pain, swelling, and a range of motion (ROM) limited to 0–90 degrees. Physical examination revealed a positive Lachman test.

Acute ACL tear in a professional rower
Edoardo Monaco