Course Description:
Methods to optimize outcomes following ACL reconstruction including graft choice, augmentation with ALL or LET, and internal augmentation with suture tape will be discussed.

• BTB or Hamstring Autograft are the Gold Standards for ACL Reconstruction
  Quadriceps Autograft is Reliable and Reproducible
• Quad Autograft Technique
• Augmentation for ACL Reconstruction
• Case-based discussion

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the factors considered to optimize outcomes following ACL reconstruction
• Discuss the pros and cons BTB, hamstring, and quadriceps autograft for ACL reconstruction.
• Describe the indications for augmentation with ALL, LET, or internal augmentation with suture tape.

Faculty:

Mary K. Mulcahey, MD

Cassandra A. Lee, MD

Clayton W. Nuelle, MD

Harris S. Slone, MD