AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Clinical Outcomes of Combined Anterior Cruciate and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction in A Series of Seventy Professional Athletes-Dr. Adnan Saithna, M.D.

Clinical Outcomes of Combined Anterior Cruciate and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction in A Series of Seventy Professional Athletes-Dr. Adnan Saithna, M.D.

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The speaker discusses a study on combined ACL and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction, highlighting its benefits in reducing secondary meniscectomy rates and improving knee stability. Evidence shows over 90% of acute ACL injuries also involve ALL damage. The study involved 70 professional athletes from various sports with an average four-year follow-up, demonstrating a low ACL revision rate of 5.7% and an 85% return-to-professional rate. Outcomes measured by IKDC and Lysholm scores were excellent. The findings support combined reconstruction, especially for elite athletes, to enhance knee function and reduce re-injury risk, addressing a gap in current literature.

Keywords

ACL reconstruction

anterolateral ligament (ALL)

knee stability

professional athletes

meniscectomy reduction