💭” Up to 40–50% of ACL reconstructions have suboptimal tunnel positioning.’’ - Simon Raftery
Our guest, Simon Raftery, BSc, BAppSc (Physio), MHS (Sports Physio), APA, is a physiotherapist with 30 years of experience, specializing in lower limb rehabilitation and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. He completed his degree at the University of Sydney in 1994 and has been the Consultant Physiotherapist for Netball Singapore for the past ten years.
Previously, he spent over 14 years working with professional and amateur sports teams in Australia. In 2005, he was awarded the title of APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist, recognizing his advanced expertise in sports physiotherapy.
Simon continues to collaborate with leading Sports Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Sports Physicians in Australia and regularly lectures in Singapore to physiotherapists, doctors, coaches, and trainers.
📚You will learn about:
Reasons why ACL reconstructions fail
Importance of tunnel placement, graft choice, and fixation
How to manage failed ACL surgeries and revision surgery process
Challenges in meniscus repairs and common tear types and more
🔎 Simon Raftery’s resources of information:
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Australia: The Bay Group: https://www.thebayorthoandfracture.com.au/ | https://www.facebook.com/thebayorthoandfracture
Jill Cook, Dr. John O’Donnell, Jenny McConnell
📲 Simon Raftery’s contact information:
📱 Facebook: Orthomed Physio Singapore
📸 Instagram: @orthomed_physio
📩Email: simon.raftery@hotmail.com
🎥Youtube: @infoorthomedphysio9054
🎥Link to interview on Youtube
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