2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Patients Age 50 and Older: Outcomes and Tips for Success

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Patients Age 50 and Older: Outcomes and Tips for Success

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The speaker discusses the evolution of ACL reconstructions in older patients. In the past, it was common for older individuals to be advised to quit their sport and wait for a total knee replacement. However, advancements in ACL techniques, graft selections, and rehabilitation schedules have made it possible for older athletes to continue participating in sports. The speaker presents the results of a study on ACL reconstructions in patients over 50, showing positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction. They emphasize the importance of considering physiologic age rather than chronological age when determining the eligibility for an ACL reconstruction.

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Thomas Gill, MD

Keywords

ACL reconstructions

older patients

evolution

advancements

physiologic age