Specialized Toolkit Series: ACL Reconstruction-ACL Reconstruction: Patient Positioning

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The video demonstrates patient positioning for ACL reconstruction using a hip post and foot rest secured by socket clamps. The knee can be adjusted from hyperextension to up to 120 degrees of flexion. The setup allows easy access for patellar, quadriceps, and hamstring tendon graft harvests. It also supports intramedial femoral tunnel drilling, requiring 100-120 degrees of hyperflexion. Additional lateral support is provided with a breakaway post during valgus stress testing. This versatile positioning aids various surgical approaches and techniques efficiently.

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Arun J. Ramappa, M.D.
Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
Vice Chief of Clinical Affairs, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard University Health Services
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital Sports Fellowship

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Concept ACL Reconstruction

Concept Patient Positioning

Concept Knee Range of Motion

Concept Femoral Tunnel

Concept Hip Post

Keywords

ACL reconstruction

patient positioning

hyperflexion

femoral tunnel

valgus stress testing

hip post

knee flexion

surgical techniques

ACL Reconstruction

Patient Positioning

Knee Range of Motion

Femoral Tunnel

Hip Post