2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Return To Play for the Female Adolescent Athlete

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The speaker discusses the unique challenges faced by female adolescent athletes, stating that they are a high-risk patient population. They highlight the physical changes experienced during adolescence and the pressures to succeed in sports. The speaker emphasizes that teenage girls often associate being healthy with being skinny, leading to increased risk of injury. They also discuss the higher rate of ACL injuries in females and the subsequent risk of secondary injury after surgery. Psychological factors such as fear and post-traumatic stress disorder are identified as predictors of return to sport rates. The speaker advocates for a holistic approach to treatment, considering psychological factors, gender inequity, body image issues, and eating disorders. They stress the importance of educating young athletes about different definitions of health and providing appropriate support. The speaker concludes by discussing the need for multidisciplinary teams and continued engagement with the athletes' teams to help improve outcomes and return to sport rates. No credits were mentioned.

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Melissa Christino, MD

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female adolescent athletes

high-risk patient population

physical changes

pressures to succeed in sports

ACL injuries in females