Management of the Athlete’s Knee Event Recording-7. Don’t Cross the Line! Options For Physeal-Sparing ACL Reconstruction

7. Don’t Cross the Line! Options For Physeal-Sparing ACL Reconstruction

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Beck discusses options for fisale-sparing ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients. She explains that there are three types of skeletally immature patients: those with greater than two years of growth remaining, those with less than two years remaining, and those who are skeletally mature. Dr. Beck focuses on the greater than two years subgroup. She discusses two main surgical techniques for ACL reconstruction and highlights the benefits of the Coker-McKaylee IT Band reconstruction. Dr. Beck emphasizes the importance of understanding skeletal growth and maturity when determining the appropriate procedure. She also discusses the evaluation process, including obtaining X-rays, bone age assessment, and MRI scans. Dr. Beck concludes by discussing the technique of ITB ACL reconstruction and the importance of considering time to return to sport for successful outcomes in pediatric patients. No credits are mentioned.

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Jennifer J. Beck, MD

Keywords

fisale-sparing ACL reconstruction

skeletally immature patients

surgical techniques

Coker-McKaylee IT Band reconstruction

skeletal growth and maturity