2024 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-General Session Isolated ACL Reconstruction or LET It Be

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The video discussion was centered around a medical conference session where several experts presented their insights and research findings on various surgical techniques and outcomes related to ACL reconstruction and associated procedures. Key topics included:<br /><br />1. <strong>Introduction and Session Kickoff</strong>: The session was introduced with commendations to the presenters and an enthusiastic start.<br />2. <strong>Bertrand Sonnery-Coté's Presentation</strong>: He discussed outcomes related to combining ACL reconstruction with lateral extra-articular procedures in patients older than 30. His study indicated better joint stability, lower graft failure rates, and fewer reoperations for the combined procedure compared to isolated ACL reconstruction.<br />3. <strong>Costas Economopoulos' Study</strong>: Focused on the effectiveness of isolated lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) in patients with residual rotational instability after ACL reconstruction. His findings suggested better clinical outcomes and fewer recurrent meniscal tears with LET, either alone or combined with ACL reconstruction.<br />4. <strong>Laura Houston's Presentation from the MARS Group</strong>: Presented long-term outcomes (10+ years) of revision ACL reconstructions. The study highlighted high rates of post-traumatic osteoarthritis and graft failure, revealing the complexity and long-term challenges in managing these patients.<br />5. <strong>Walt Lowe on Slope-Reducing Osteotomies</strong>: He discussed a specific surgical technique for performing slope-reducing high-tibial osteotomies. His findings highlighted that such procedures could be effective and allow for athletic return without significant modular complications when performed correctly.<br />6. <strong>Various Technique Demonstrations</strong>: Multiple presenters showed their surgical techniques through videos, including different methods for performing slope-reducing osteotomies and lateral extra-articular tenodesis.<br />7. <strong>Gold Medal Debate</strong>: Concluded the session with a debate between Volker Bussall and Robin West on the best approach for a complex ACL revision scenario. Volker advocated for LET while Robin supported slope-reducing osteotomy. The audience vote leaned towards Volker's approach.<br /><br />The session emphasized the importance of individualized patient assessment, the impact of surgical technique on outcomes, and ongoing debates on the best practices for managing complex ACL cases.

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9:00 am - 10:00 am

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Speaker Michael J. Alaia, MD

Speaker Volker Musahl, MD

Speaker Walter R. Lowe, MD

Speaker Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, MD, PhD

Speaker Kostas Economopoulos, MD

Speaker Laura J. Huston, MS

Speaker Alan M. Getgood, MD, FRCS

Speaker Rachel M. Frank, MD

Speaker Armando F. Vidal, MD

Speaker Robin V. West, MD

Keywords

medical conference

ACL reconstruction

surgical techniques

joint stability

lateral extra-articular procedures

revision ACL reconstructions

post-traumatic osteoarthritis

slope-reducing osteotomies

lateral extra-articular tenodesis

complex ACL cases

Michael J. Alaia, MD

Volker Musahl, MD

Walter R. Lowe, MD

Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, MD, PhD

Kostas Economopoulos, MD

Laura J. Huston, MS

Alan M. Getgood, MD, FRCS

Rachel M. Frank, MD

Armando F. Vidal, MD

Robin V. West, MD