2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Speaker #2: Soft-Tissue Grafts With Tenodesis is Tried and True

Debate Speaker #2: Soft-Tissue Grafts With Tenodesis is Tried and True

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Video Summary

Dr. Shambhala discusses treating a 30-year-old female with ACL and meniscus tears. He favors using a soft tissue graft, specifically hamstrings with an extra articular tenodesis (LED), to avoid failure. Proper technique and addressing hyperextension are crucial for successful outcomes. Adding an LED to the graft helps prevent early failure, especially in patients with hyperextension or hyperlaxity. This approach aims to provide comparable results to traditional methods without a scar on the front of the knee. Dr. Shambhala asserts that respecting technique is key to ensuring patient satisfaction post-surgery.

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"Sachin Ramchandra Tapasvi, M.D.,M.B.B.S.,M.S.

Keywords

ACL tears

soft tissue graft

hamstrings

surgical technique

patient satisfaction