ICL 105: The Multiligament Knee: A Mini Symposium for Getting This Right-The Skeletally Immature Unstable Knee: What You Must Know in 2016

The Skeletally Immature Unstable Knee: What You Must Know in 2016

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Matt Schmitz discusses the rising incidence of ACL injuries in skeletally immature athletes, highlighting a significant increase in reconstructions among children under 15. He reviews MRI studies supporting safe surgical techniques that avoid growth plate damage. Risk factors include anatomical differences and a higher injury rate in adolescent females due to biomechanical and genetic factors. Schmitz outlines surgical approaches based on skeletal age, emphasizing early reconstruction to prevent further knee damage while recommending delayed return to sport for optimal recovery. He stresses cautious graft selection, avoidance of growth plate violation, and the importance of prevention strategies for young athletes.

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Presented by Matthew Schmitz, MD

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ACL injuries

skeletally immature athletes

MRI studies

surgical techniques

prevention strategies