2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-LET

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure for treating young patients at risk of failure in ACL surgeries. They present statistics on the high rate of graft tear or ACL tear in young athletes returning to sports. The speaker explains the biomechanics and fixation options for LET, including the use of staples, interference screws, and double-loaded suture anchors. They discuss the results of studies and trials on LET, highlighting the reduction in failure rates when combining hamstring repair with LET. The speaker also presents their preferred technique using a double-loaded suture anchor and provides guidance on incision placement and graft length. They emphasize the importance of appropriate patient selection and understanding the biomechanical forces involved in LET.

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Andrew Geeslin, MD

Keywords

lateral extra-articular tenodesis

ACL surgery

graft tear

biomechanics

fixation options