A collection of short videos discussing various topics. Many are collaborations with my wife and practice partner Dr. Sabrina Strickland — because it's more fun to have a discussion than a lecture.
Dr. Gomoll's collection of short video discussions with Dr. Sabrina Strickland — covering partial knee replacement (MAKO and MISHA), MPFL reconstruction, tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO), patellar instability, ACL surgery decisions, joint preservation, and meniscus tears.
Even though I am enthusiastic about joint preservation, sometimes the damage is just too much for cartilage or meniscus transplants. In the right patient, a partial knee replacement may be an alternative — I have been performing this for 20 years. The system I use most commonly is the MAKO system, which uses a CT scan for 3D planning and a surgical robot to make me more precise during the procedure.
A relatively new option for medial arthritis of the knee. I have worked with the company for over 10 years, helped refine the surgical technique for implantation, and participated in their FDA trial. It's very rewarding to see something develop from the design stage to clinical use.
One of the most common techniques to stabilize a patella that keeps coming out is a procedure called MPFL reconstruction.
Another procedure to stabilize a patella, or address patellar maltracking and patella alta, is tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO). We move the attachment site of the patellar tendon on the tibia (shinbone) to a better position.
What is patellar / kneecap instability and what can be done about it?
Lindsey Vonn just tore her ACL, yet she plans to compete. When do you do ACL surgery versus conservative management?
My specialty is knee preservation. Considering how well Lindsey Vonn is doing with a partial knee replacement, why should anyone bother with preservation — osteotomy, meniscus, and cartilage transplantation? I discuss how maximizing your future treatment options makes sense for many patients, especially the young.
A short introduction to Dr. Strickland and me, and our approach to joint preservation.
A primer on what joint preservation means and why it can change the long-term outcome for younger patients.
A short discussion on meniscus tears, what types are most common, and when surgery is indicated.
Some types of meniscus tears can be repaired, rather than just trimmed — preserving more of the natural meniscus.
