ACL tears, in which the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee is ruptured, are on the rise in youth athletes. In children and adolescents with this injury, there are special considerations for having surgery to repair it. In this episode, Dr. Shevaun Doyle is joined by fellow HSS pediatric orthopedic surgeons Dr. Peter Fabricant and Dr. Daniel Green. Together, they discuss why ACL tears are happening more and more often in younger athletes, what parents should know about the injury and choosing a surgeon, and how quickly kids can return to sports. They also share why choosing a specialty hospital can make a big difference in a child’s outcome.
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Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
02:20 why ACL tears are happening more often in young athletes
04:50 what is a growth plate and why does it matter
06:33 whether ACL surgery is safe for children
07:40 considerations specific to ACL surgery in younger patients
09:50 about the effectiveness of the surgery
12:45 what type of grafts are used for pediatric ACL surgery
14:34 nonsurgical options for treatment
17:27 the importance of finding a specialty hospital
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