2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Developing Your Research Career in Early Practice

Developing Your Research Career in Early Practice

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The video transcript discusses the creation and progress of the MARS (Multicenter ACL Revision Study) cohort. The study aimed to analyze and collect data on patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. The study involved over 83 surgeons from 52 sites, both academic and private practice. The study used a prospective longitudinal cohort design instead of a randomized trial, allowing for the examination of multiple variables. The challenges included obtaining IRB approval at multiple sites and maintaining surgeon participation. The study has led to significant contributions to clinical practice and has provided valuable insights into ACL reconstruction outcomes.

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Rick Wright

Keywords

MARS cohort

ACL reconstruction surgery

prospective longitudinal cohort design

surgeon participation

ACL reconstruction outcomes