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APEX Foundations in Arthroscopy Basic Lectures
ACL Reconstruction
ACL Reconstruction
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of mastering basic arthroscopy skills and thorough understanding of knee anatomy for successful ACL surgery. Surgeons must carefully select patients, avoid rushing surgery while patients have inflammation or stiffness, and prioritize rehabilitation for optimal outcomes. Graft choice varies, with patellar tendon favored in high-demand athletes, while hamstring and allografts have pros and cons. Surgical techniques for femoral tunnel placement have evolved over decades, cycling from two-incision anatomic methods to single-tunnel and back, with current emphasis on precise anatomic positioning to avoid graft failure. Surgeons must be meticulous in preoperative planning, intraoperative technique, and postoperative imaging to confirm correct graft placement. Emerging research explores biological augmentation to improve ACL healing, potentially revolutionizing treatment in the next decade. The overarching message is continuous learning, careful technique, and attention to rehab are vital for ACL reconstruction success.
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Dr. Paul Fadale
Keywords
ACL surgery
arthroscopy skills
knee anatomy
graft selection
femoral tunnel placement
rehabilitation
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