IC 101-2022: Which ACL Reconstruction Needs More? A Case-Based Discussion of Slope Correction, Lateral Augmentation, Meniscal Transplantation...-Which ACL Reconstruction Needs More? A Case-Based Discussion of Slope Correction, Lateral Augmentation, Meniscal Transplantation... (1/7)

Which ACL Reconstruction Needs More? A Case-Based Discussion of Slope Correction, Lateral Augmentation, Meniscal Transplantation... (1/7)

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Video Summary

The speaker in the video discusses the importance of addressing concomitant injuries and alignment issues in ACL reconstruction surgeries. They emphasize the significance of the posterolateral corner and varus knee in graft failure and suggest considering osteotomy in chronic cases. The speaker references studies by Rob and his group to support their points. Stress radiographs and MRI are recommended for diagnosis. They also mention non-operative management for grade 1 injuries and reconstruction for grade 2 and 3 injuries. Double and triple varus are seen as indications for osteotomy. The presentation concludes with considerations for alignment changes and the potential need for staged ligament reconstruction.

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Alexander Weber, MD

Keywords

ACL reconstruction surgeries

concomitant injuries

alignment issues

osteotomy

staged ligament reconstruction