Arthroscopic ACL Primary Repair: Indications, Techniques and Outcomes (AANA19)-Closing Remarks_ Arthroscopic ACL Primary Repair_ Indications, Techniques and Outcomes-Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice, M.D.

Closing Remarks_ Arthroscopic ACL Primary Repair_ Indications, Techniques and Outcomes-Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice, M.D.

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The speaker discusses advancements in ACL repair, emphasizing a tailored, multi-faceted approach instead of one-size-fits-all reconstruction. Highlighting a successful suture anchor technique used at Tipler Army Base in Hawaii, he urges practitioners to assess ligament tears critically, advocating repair especially for proximal tears. He recommends changing surgical workflows, practicing cadaver labs, and starting with older patients to build expertise. Stressing realistic perspectives beyond elite athletes, he notes most ACL injuries occur in average people who often lack advanced medical resources. The goal is safer, simpler treatments improving global patient outcomes, while encouraging open, pragmatic professional dialogue to avoid past early-adopter pitfalls.

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Instructional Course Lecture: Arthroscopic ACL Primary Repair: Indications, Techniques and Outcomes.

Keywords

ACL repair

suture anchor technique

ligament tear assessment

surgical workflow changes

global patient outcomes