2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Isolated ACL Reconstruction Versus Combined ACL And Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Matched Case Series With Mean Follow Up of 9 Years

Isolated ACL Reconstruction Versus Combined ACL And Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Matched Case Series With Mean Follow Up of 9 Years

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The speaker discusses their award-winning research comparing combined versus isolated ACL reconstruction, showing significantly lower graft rupture rates with combined procedures. They note ongoing debate but highlight growing evidence supporting specific populations, such as young athletes and those with chronic injuries or hyperlaxity. The presentation covers surgical techniques using hamstring tendon grafts involving the ACL and anterolateral ligament (ALL), emphasizing careful graft planning and implementation. The talk also addresses cultural and societal considerations in patient selection and graft planning. Overall, the research supports targeted combined reconstruction to improve outcomes and reduce failure rates in ACL surgery.

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Dr. Adnan Saithna

Keywords

ACL reconstruction

combined vs isolated procedures

graft rupture rates

hamstring tendon graft

anterolateral ligament (ALL)