CC2021: Timing of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction and Relationship with Meniscal Tears. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (July 2021)

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

Determine the likely mechanism of meniscal tears associated in ACL injury and what factors may influence such meniscal tears following ACL injury.
Describe the reported rates of meniscal tears following ACL injury and their significance.
Discuss current AAOS guidelines regarding optimal timing of ACL reconstruction in order to minimize the risk of further meniscal tears or chondral injuries in the context of the emerging evidence about this controversial topic.

DISCLOSURES
AUTHORS
Apostolos D. Prodromidis, MD, MSc
Nothing to disclose

Please note, all author disclosures related to writing the AJSM article are included in the article PDF. Author disclosures related to this educational activity are located above.

EDITORS
Bruce Reider, MD
Merck - Stockholder
Elsevier - Royalties
Johnson & Johnson - Stockholder

Timothy Foster, MD
Nothing to disclose

Bert R. Mandelbaum, MD
Arthrex - Royalties
Arthrex, DePuy - A Johnson & Johnson Company, Exactech - Paid consultant

PLANNERS
Donna Tilton
Nothing to disclose

ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: July 15, 2021
TERMINATION DATE: July 14, 2024

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
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.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CLAIMING CREDIT
In order to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participants must receive a score of 80% or higher on the post test. Participants have up to five attempts to pass. The evaluation also must be completed. Please note that this is an online-only activity. Participants must complete the post test and evaluation online. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.

DISCLAIMER
The material presented in this continuing medical education program is being made available by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situation discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the authors, which may be helpful, or of interest, to other practitioners. AOSSM is not responsible for expenses incurred by an author. Costs incurred by the registrant are the responsibility of the registrant.

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Availability:	Retired


Cost:	$15.00


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered