Specialized Toolkit Series: ACL Reconstruction-ACL Preoperative Planning

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Dr. Amit Mamaya discusses individualized preoperative planning for ACL reconstruction, emphasizing the importance of tailored approaches over standardized methods. Key considerations include specific imaging techniques to assess tibial slope and alignment, as well as a detailed physical examination to identify additional knee injuries or hyperextension issues. Appropriate graft selection, whether autograft or allograft, should be patient-specific, considering factors like age and activity level. Potential adjunctive procedures, such as lateral extra-articular tenodesis, may be beneficial in certain high-risk patients. Pain management, especially nerve block choices, is also crucial for optimal surgical outcomes.

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Amit Momaya, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Chief of Sports Medicine
Team Physician for UAB Athletics, Legion FC, Bulls Hockey

Keywords

ACL reconstruction

individualized preoperative planning

autografts

tibial slope

lateral extra-articular tenodesis

ACL preoperative planning

individualized approach

graft choices

lateral extra-articular procedures

adductor canal nerve blocks

graft selection

tibial slope assessment

pain management