Description
The webinar, led by Consultant Knee Surgeon Ail Ajuied, centers on advanced topics in ACL surgery, specifically on graft preparation and management. During the session, the expert faculty, consisting solely of experienced knee surgeons with extensive backgrounds in soft tissue surgery, introduce themselves and their international credentials. They passionately advocate joint preservation techniques and emphasize the importance of education as a part of their surgical practice.
A key focus is on graft selection for ACL reconstruction, outlining necessary considerations such as patient-specific factors (e.g., collagen quality, occupational demands) and anatomical aspects influencing the surgical process. The presentation details the various autografts, including hamstring, patellar tendon, and quadriceps tendon options, discussing their merits, potential donor site morbidities, and implications for postoperative recovery.
Secure fixation methods, essential for successful graft integration, are also a critical discussion point, where various devices, their attributes, and the biomechanics of fixation techniques are elaborated upon. The surgeons detail the mechanisms of biological healing and the importance of achieving secure graft placements effectively. They explore post-reconstruction complications, particularly addressing graft slippage and tunnel widening concerns, as well as strategies for managing these risks throughout the surgical process.
The interactive Q&A segment allows for deeper exploration of surgical planning challenges, strategies tailored to individual patient needs, and insights from practical experiences in both routine and complex scenarios. This comprehensive webinar serves as a valuable platform for knowledge sharing among orthopedic specialists focused on enhancing patient outcomes in ACL surgeries.