AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Internal Bracing: The Way of the Future-Dr. Carola F. van Eck, M.D., PhD.

Internal Bracing: The Way of the Future-Dr. Carola F. van Eck, M.D., PhD.

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The speaker begins by discussing the history of ACL repair and the reasons it was abandoned in the 1990s due to poor outcomes and prolonged periods of immobilization. They mention the recent renewed interest in ACL repair techniques, driven by improved results seen in preclinical studies and new options for biological augmentation and internal bracing. They highlight the importance of tear type and location, as well as factors like biology, age, skeletal maturity, and timing of surgery in the success of ACL repair. The speaker acknowledges the importance of suture type and fixation technique, mentioning that studies using internal bracing as an augmentation have shown faster healing and improved mechanical outcomes. They conclude that ACL repair is a feasible option for specific patients, but structural support like internal bracing is necessary for the biological augmentation to be effective. The speaker mentions ongoing studies testing internal bracing constructs and expresses excitement about the future of internal bracing in other joints and ligaments. They thank the organizers and co-authors of their systematic review. No credits are mentioned in the video.

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General Scientific Session: Knee and Ligament 5.2.2019

Keywords

ACL repair

internal bracing

biological augmentation

tear type

skeletal maturity