2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Are RTP and Graft Survivorship the Wrong Measures of Success in ACL Reconstruction?

Are RTP and Graft Survivorship the Wrong Measures of Success in ACL Reconstruction?

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of advocacy in the field of orthopedics and specifically in relation to ACL tears and the health of patients' knees. They highlight that while return to play and graft survivorship are important outcomes to measure, they may not be the most significant indicators of long-term knee health. The speaker mentions that ACL re-injury and contralateral injury are not uncommon, especially in certain populations. They also discuss the risk of post-traumatic arthritis and potential ways to reduce this risk. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for shared decision-making and educating patients about their joint health.

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Jocelyn Wittstein, MD

Keywords

advocacy

ACL tears

knee health

post-traumatic arthritis

patient education