Recorded Surgical Demonstrations - AOSSM/POSNA Pediatric Surgical Skills Course-4. ACL All Epiphyseal Demo

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Video Summary

The video is a demonstration of a surgeon performing an all-epiphyseal anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction technique. The surgeon explains that he usually performs trans-physeal ACL reconstruction up to about three to four years of growth remaining in children. However, for younger children, he prefers the all-epiphyseal technique. The surgeon uses pins and a guide to demonstrate the placement of tunnels in the femur and tibia. He emphasizes the importance of careful fluoroscopy imaging to ensure the tunnels are placed properly and avoid damage to the growth plates. The surgeon also discusses the use of a hamstring graft and the technique for securing the graft with a screw and post on the tibia. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of checking the tunnels and ensuring proper tension on the sutures.

Keywords

surgeon

ACL reconstruction

all-epiphyseal technique

fluoroscopy imaging

hamstring graft