Management of the Athlete’s Knee Event Recording-Day 2: Are You Hurt or Are You Injured? Tips and pearls from an expert panel of team physicians on managing in-season injuries

Day 2: Are You Hurt or Are You Injured? Tips and pearls from an expert panel of team physicians on managing in-season injuries

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Video Summary

The video features a panel of doctors discussing cases involving sports injuries. The panel includes Drs. Brown, Colvin, Matava, and Frank, who discuss various cases and share their experiences in sports and military medicine. The first case involves an 18-year-old college football player with a medial meniscus tear. The panel discusses the options for treatment, including surgical repair or letting the player continue to play with the injury. They also discuss the importance of considering the player's career expectations and the potential long-term implications of the injury. The second case involves a high school athlete with a first-time patellar dislocation. The panel discusses the importance of reducing the patella immediately and the decision-making process for whether surgery is necessary. The third case involves an 18-year-old basketball player who tore her ACL three months prior to joining the university. The panel discusses the responsibility of the team doctor in advising the athlete on the best course of action, including the potential risks and benefits of playing without an ACL. The panel also discusses the possibility of performing bilateral ACL reconstructions. Overall, the panel emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans and considering the athlete's goals and circumstances.

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Moderator:

Lutul Farrow, MD

Panelists:

Leah C. Brown, MD
Alexis C. Colvin, MD
Rachel M. Frank, MD
Matthew Matava, MD

Keywords

sports injuries

medial meniscus tear

treatment options

patellar dislocation

surgery necessity

ACL tear

risks and benefits

individualized treatment plans