2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Q&A: Challenges of Medical Management of Athletes

Q&A: Challenges of Medical Management of Athletes

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Video Summary

In this video, the speakers discuss what criteria a community ACL surgeon should use to clear an athlete for return. They mention historical measures such as strength tests, hop testing, and patient-reported outcomes, but note that these may not be sufficient for young athletes. They suggest that objective assessments of motion and movement patterns should be considered, as well as assessing fear and confidence. They also address the challenge of providing these options to underfunded schools and small town practices, emphasizing the importance of outreach and promoting physical literacy in children.

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Elizabeth Joy, MD, MPH, FACSM, FAMSSM; Kyle Goerl, MD, CAQSM; Mark Paterno, PhD, PT, MBA, ATC

Keywords

athlete clearance

objective assessments

fear assessment

confidence assessment

physical literacy