Knee Extensor Mechanism Injuries – Tips and Tricks for Difficult Repairs and Reconstructions
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Aug 14, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
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 Knee Extensor Mechanism Injuries – Tips and Tricks for Difficult Repairs and Reconstructions 


Knee extensor mechanism injuries (patellar and quadriceps tendon ruptures) are commonly treated by sports medicine surgeons. Surgical approaches depend on chronicity of injury, tear location, tissue quality, among other factors. Novel techniques for acute repair, augmentation, chronic reconstructions, as well as pearls and pitfalls are discussed by experts using a case-based approach.     

*The live webinar will be recorded and available on-demand.
**This activity has been approved for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.™ 


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this educational activity, learners should be able to:  

1. Demonstrate knowledge of characterizing and preoperative planning for acute extensor mechanism injuries. 

2. Gain proficiency in effective techniques for primary quadriceps and patellar tendon repair with and without graft augmentation. 

3. Explain when hamstring autograft augmentation may be warranted to minimize the risk of failure.  

4. Comprehend specific techniques for chronic extensor mechanism reconstruction due to neglected injury or failed primary or revision repair.  

5. Interpret how patient-specific factors, including tissue quality, comorbidities, and prior treatment impact surgical decision making. 

6. Implement the novel techniques learned in your clinical practice. 

7. Identify how to minimize the risk of complications postoperatively, including specific protocols to effectively immobilize patients and sufficiently protect the repair while minimizing the likelihood of stiffness.    

 

 

AGENDA

20 mins: Primary tendon repair with and without augmentation – Sam Taylor and Nathan Skelley

20 mins: Revision repair and reconstruction – Joseph Lamplot and David Bernholt 

20 mins: My hardest case – What I learned and how I use that now – All panelists  







MODERATOR

Michelle E. Kew, MD is an orthopaedic sports medicine and shoulder surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Assistant Professor at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell. Dr. Kew is a member of the AOSSM Enduring Education Committee. 




David L. Bernholt, MD, is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He is a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex knee surgery including a high volume of multiligamentous knee reconstruction. Dr. Bernholt earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO. He is active in research with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and has received the 2025 AOSSM Cabaud Memorial Award AOSSM, the 2021 AOSSM Steven P. Arnoczky Young Investigator Grant, as well as an OREF Resident Clinician Scientist Grant. He currently serves on committees for both AOSSM and AANA.  He is an active member of the US Ski and Snowboard medical pool.  He has previously served as the head team physician of the Memphis Redbirds Triple AAA baseball team and as an associate team physician for Memphis Tigers athletics and the Memphis Showboats.





Samuel Taylor, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at HSS with clinical expertise in arthroscopy and various reconstructive techniques of the shoulder and knee.  He has extensive experience with extensor mechanism injuries - acute, chronic, and complex and recently published his technique for the “Quad Turndown” technique. Dr. Taylor trained at Hospital for Special Surgery for both residency and a sports medicine fellowship.  He is a graduate of Columbia P&S for medical school and attended Harvard University as an undergraduate where he played varsity football.  Dr. Taylor is currently a team physician for the NY Giants, and enjoys taking care of athletes at all levels. He is an active academic surgeon with >120 peer reviewed papers and >30 chapters.   

 

  

 





Joseph D. Lamplot, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Shoulder surgery. He completed his fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery, following his residency training at the renowned Washington University in St. Louis. He currently serves as Team Physician for the Chicago Fire FC and has previously served as a Team Physician for the New York Giants, New York Red Bulls, and Atlanta Falcons. His clinical practice is committed arthroscopic and open surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Among other accolades, Dr. Lamplot has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. 

Dr. Lamplot has published over 80 peer-reviewed research articles and regularly presents at national and international sports medicine meetings. He currently serves on the Research Committee for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and previously served on the Emerging Leaders Committee. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and serves on the Editorial Board for Arthroscopy Journal. At Endeavor, he serves as the Director of Sports Medicine Research where he focuses on developing and optimizing cutting-edge surgical techniques and improving outcomes following ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder stabilization. He enjoys spending time with his family, stand up paddleboarding, and golf. 







Nathan Skelley, MD
, is the Vice-Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Sanford Health – University of South Dakota Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He serves as an Associate Professor at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and is the Associate Program Director for the Sanford Health – UND Orthopaedic Residency Program. He also serves as the Medical Director for the University of South Dakota Coyotes Athletic Department. Dr. Skelley specializes in sports medicine, focusing on conditions of the shoulder, hip, and knee.

Originally from Joplin, Missouri, he pursued undergraduate studies at Cornell University. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.

He completed his residency training at Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where he played a key role in the creation of the AAOS Resident Assembly. Following residency, he completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Skelley’s research has been published in leading orthopaedic journals, including the American Journal of Sports MedicineJournal of Bone and Joint SurgeryArthroscopy, and JAAOS. In recognition of his research contributions, he has received numerous grants and honors, including the Chester B. McVay Award and the Sanford Health Innovator of the Year Award.

With a strong foundation in clinical and academic medicine, Dr. Skelley is committed to learning, understanding, and improving musculoskeletal care for all.

 

Accreditation
 

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Information
AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABOS MOC CREDIT STATEMENT
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s (ABOS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

CLAIMING CREDIT
In order to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participants must attend the webinar in its entirety and complete the online evaluation. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.
Disclosures
FACULTY


Name 

David L. Bernholt, MD
Gentlemen Orthopedic Solutions (Arthrex Distributor); Other support from a company/supplier  

Michelle E. Kew, MD
Has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Samuel A. Taylor, MD
Arthrex, Inc.; Royalties from a company/supplier
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics; Royalties from a company/supplier
Arthrex, Inc.; Paid consultant for a company/supplier
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics; Paid consultant for a company/supplier


Joseph D. Lamplot, MD
Has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Nathan Skelley, MD
Has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.






PLANNERS

Christina Ortega 
Nothing to Disclose 


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ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 8/14/2025
TERMINATION DATE: 8/13/2028

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