AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Questions and Answers_ Concurrent Scientific Session 1_ Paper Presentations

Questions and Answers_ Concurrent Scientific Session 1_ Paper Presentations - Knee-Dr. Stephen K. Aoki, M.D.

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During a Q&A session, experts discussed graft length for ACL reconstruction, noting about 15-20 mm graft length in tunnels is typically sufficient for healing despite some variations. Harvesting techniques using a tendon stripper via an intermedial incision were clarified. Regarding outcomes, limited failure rates in patients prevented establishing a definitive maximum defect area predicting failure. Aspirating pediatric knees to improve extension was considered challenging and not routinely done. On graft sizing, less tunnel length might allow for a thicker graft diameter, but no biomechanical consensus on minimum tunnel graft length exists. Overall, the session clarified technical nuances and clinical considerations in knee ligament surgery.

Keywords

ACL reconstruction

graft length

tendon stripper

knee ligament surgery

graft sizing