2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Q & A: Repair and the Complex Knee

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Video Summary

In this video, the speakers discuss various topics related to ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries and surgeries. Dr. Mansouri addresses the impact of rotation on slope x-rays and explains how postoperative radiographs are measured using a long-standing lateral initial x-ray. Dr. Marconi discusses the use of quad tendons for ACL surgeries. Dr. Savner mentions that the effect of ACL repair on post-traumatic osteoarthritis is unknown but suggests that avoiding donor site morbidity and improving knee proprioception may help minimize the risk. Dr. Pierce discusses the potential over-extension of a few millimeters in extension and its clinical implications. Dr. Satan explains the advantages and disadvantages of ACL repair compared to reconstruction, highlighting similar clinical outcomes but potential benefits of earlier return to sport.

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Stephanie Pearce, MD; Dante Marconi, MD; Alfred Mansour, MD; Adnan Saithna, MD, FAANA; Wiemi Douoguih, MD; Andrew Geeslin, MD

Keywords

ACL injuries

ACL surgeries

postoperative radiographs

quad tendons

post-traumatic osteoarthritis