AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Patients Age 50 and Older: Outcomes and Tips for Success

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Patients Age 50 and Older: Outcomes and Tips for Success

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the changing perspective on ACL reconstruction surgery in individuals over the age of 50. Traditionally, it was believed that ACL surgeries should not be performed on older patients and that they should simply quit their sport and wait for a knee replacement. However, advancements in surgical techniques, rehabilitation, and increased overall health in older populations have challenged this belief. The speaker presents a study they conducted on ACL surgeries in individuals over 50, showing positive outcomes and patient satisfaction. They emphasize the importance of considering physiological age over chronological age when determining eligibility for ACL surgery. The speaker encourages further research and discussion on this topic. No additional credits are granted.

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Thomas Gill, MD

Keywords

ACL reconstruction surgery

changing perspective

individuals over 50

physiological age

surgical techniques