2021 Annual Meeting Pediatrics Access Pass-Role of Age on Success of Arthroscopic Primary Repair of Proximal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Role of Age on Success of Arthroscopic Primary Repair of Proximal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

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This presentation discusses outcomes of primary ACL repair across different age groups based on a retrospective study of 113 patients from 2008-2017. Key findings show an overall 11.5% failure rate, but a notably higher 37% failure rate in patients under 21, especially young females with high activity levels. Patients over 21 had a low re-injury rate of just 3.5%. Both repair techniques used showed excellent outcomes and few complications. The study's limitations include retrospective design and short follow-up. The presenter emphasizes the need for larger cohorts and longer-term data to better guide treatment choices.

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Dr. Gregory DiFelice

Keywords

Primary ACL repair

Failure rate

Age groups

Young females

Retrospective study