2022 Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Session I: Knee Ligament ACL

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Video Summary

In the video, the first speaker, Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler, discusses the risk factors for ACL injury and re-injury in female athletes. She emphasizes the effectiveness of knee injury reduction programs in reducing these injuries and highlights the importance of starting these programs at a young age. Dr. Jennifer Beck talks about managing ACL injuries in skeletally immature individuals, focusing on understanding growth cycles and using imaging for assessment. She also discusses the criteria for progression to running and return to activity. Dr. Martha Murray discusses biologic augmentation for ACL repair, explaining the need to change the environment around the torn ends of the ACL to promote healing. She presents the results of a study on bridge-enhanced ACL restoration and its effectiveness. Lastly, Dr. Jean Petzke discusses the use of quad tendon and bone tendon bone grafts for ACL reconstruction in elite female athletes, highlighting the pros and cons of different graft options.<br /><br />In addition to the speakers' presentations, the video includes case discussions. In one case, a 19-year-old D1 female soccer player with an ACL tear and grade 3+ MCL tear is discussed. The panel agrees on the need for ACL reconstruction with a soft tissue graft, as well as the likelihood of MCL reconstruction due to the severity of the damage. In another case, a 32-year-old recreational skier with an ACL tear opts for ACL repair. The panel discusses the pros and cons of repair versus reconstruction and provides insights into the post-operative regimen and return to skiing expectations.<br /><br />Overall, the video provides valuable information on the risk factors for ACL injury and re-injury, the effectiveness of knee injury reduction programs, the importance of rehabilitation, and various approaches to ACL repair and reconstruction in female athletes.

Asset Caption

Moderators: Julie A. Dodds, M.D., Laurie A. Hiemstra, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.
Speakers: Lynn Snyder-Mackler, P.T., Sc.D., FAPTA; Jennifer J. Beck, M.D.; Adam W. Anz, M.D.; Martha Murray, M.D.; Jeanne C. Patzkowski, M.D.; Elizabeth Matzkin, M.D.; Adnan Saithna, M.D.; Michael J. Alaia, M.D.; Julie A. Dodds, M.D.; Nicholas A. Sgaglione, M.D.

Keywords

ACL injury

re-injury

female athletes

knee injury reduction programs

ACL injuries

ACL repair

bridge-enhanced ACL restoration

quad tendon

bone tendon bone grafts

ACL reconstruction

risk factors