AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-The Impact of Posterior Tibial Slope on Meniscal Injury in Acute ACL Ruptures: A Large, Retrospective Registry Study

The Impact of Posterior Tibial Slope on Meniscal Injury in Acute ACL Ruptures: A Large, Retrospective Registry Study

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In this video, Dr. Ryan Thatcher presents a study on the impact of posterior tibial slope on meniscal injury and acute ACL ruptures. The study aims to assess the relationship between posterior slope and meniscal tears in a population of acute ACL ruptures, as well as identify other risk factors for meniscal injury. The study includes 1,055 patients and utilizes preoperative MRI to measure tibial slope. Results show that patients with meniscal tears, particularly lateral tears, have higher lateral posterior tibial slope, higher BMI, and are more likely to be male. There is no association between medial slope and meniscal pathology. BMI and male sex are consistent risk factors for meniscal injury.

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Ryan Thacher, MD

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Dr. Ryan Thatcher

posterior tibial slope

meniscal injury

acute ACL ruptures

risk factors