2020 – 2021 Monthly Fellows Webinar Series-In Game and Post Injury Return to Play Decision Making

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Good evening! In this AOSSM Fellows webinar, the topic of discussion is in-game and post-injury return to play decision-making. The panelists involved in the discussion are Drs. Matthew Mitaba, Stephen Cohen, and Allison Toth. They cover a case of a 14-year-old female with a history of recurrent patella instability. The patient had previously undergone allograft MPFL reconstruction, but experienced several episodes of recurrent instability. The panelists discuss the treatment options, such as non-operative options like physical therapy and bracing, as well as surgical options like arthroscopic lateral release, chondroplasty, revision of NPFL reconstruction, and distal femoral osteotomy. They also mention the importance of evaluating the TTTG and TTPCL distance on radiographs, as well as considering the patient's specific circumstances like previous fractures or traumas. The panelists emphasize the need for individualized decision-making, considering factors like the patient's age, activity level, and goals, as well as the specific injury and anatomical factors. They discuss the importance of communication and collaboration between surgeons and other medical professionals, as well as the need to consider the patient's mental well-being and their understanding of the risks and benefits of different treatment options. Overall, the webinar provides insights into the decision-making process for returning to play after an injury.

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July 20, 2021

Keywords

AOSSM Fellows webinar

in-game return to play

post-injury return to play

decision-making

recurring patella instability

treatment options

non-operative options

surgical options

radiographic evaluation

individualized decision-making