AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Outcomes for Selective Repair of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament with Suture Augmentation and Minimum Two-year Follow-up-Dr. Blake Michael Bodendorfer, M.D.

Outcomes for Selective Repair of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament with Suture Augmentation and Minimum Two-year Follow-up-Dr. Blake Michael Bodendorfer, M.D.

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The video discusses the increasing popularity of ACL repair surgery, specifically focusing on primary suture repair with augmentation for proximal femoral wall avulsion ACL tears. The study aimed to evaluate the failure rates and patient-reported outcomes of this surgical approach. A total of 28 patients were retrospectively evaluated, and various outcome measures were used to assess their progress pre and post-operation. The results showed a low failure rate with significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes such as KOS, physical VR12, SANE, WOMAC, and pain. The study concludes that this technique, when used strictly based on indications, can lead to favorable outcomes.

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Concurrent Scientific Session IV: Paper Presentations - Knee 5.3.2019

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Keywords

ACL repair surgery

primary suture repair

proximal femoral wall avulsion ACL tears

failure rates

patient-reported outcomes

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Primary Repair

Failure Rate

Tear Pattern

Proximal Tear