AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Clinical Outcomes of Combined Anterior Cruciate and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction in A Series of Seventy Professional Athletes-Dr. Adnan Saithna, M.D.

Clinical Outcomes of Combined Anterior Cruciate and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction in A Series of Seventy Professional Athletes-Dr. Adnan Saithna, M.D.

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In this video transcript, the speaker discusses their work on combined ACL and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction. They won the Richard O'Connor Award in 2017 for their study that demonstrated a threefold reduction in ACL graft rupture rates compared to isolated ACL reconstruction. The surgical technique involves replicating the anatomy of the native ALL. They have published re-operation rates that show their procedure is not excessive compared to similar series of isolated ACL reconstruction. They also found a two-fold reduction in secondary meniscectomy rates in patients with a meniscal repair who underwent ACL plus ALL reconstruction. Additionally, they discuss the outcomes of their study in professional athletes, where they found excellent results in terms of graft rupture rates, return to sport, and re-operation rates. There is limited literature on this topic, making their study significant in providing context for outcomes in professional athletes after ACL reconstruction.

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Concurrent Scientific Session IV: Paper Presentations - Knee 5.3.2019

Keywords

combined ACL and anterolateral ligament reconstruction

Richard O'Connor Award

ACL graft rupture rates

surgical technique

re-operation rates