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

Questions and Answers_ Concurrent Scientific Session IV_ Paper Presentations - Knee-Dr. Blake Michael Bodendorfer, M.D.

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The discussion addressed fluoroscopy use after ACL surgery, weighing its accuracy versus added cost and invasiveness of larger incisions. Fluoroscopy typically offers a quick, minimally invasive confirmation preferred despite cost. Indications for combined ACL and ALL reconstruction include professional athletes, patients with high-grade pivot shift, hyperlaxity, or revision cases. Early intervention (within four weeks) improves likelihood of successful ACL repair, but repairs can be done years post-injury if tissue remains viable. Postoperative protocols mirror standard ACL rehab. Gender differences in outcomes haven’t been analyzed due to limited data. Overall, balancing invasiveness, timing, and patient specifics guides treatment choices.

Keywords

fluoroscopy

ACL surgery

ALL reconstruction

postoperative protocols

early intervention