ACL Tears: Prevention, Treatment & My 15-Year Journey Without One

Dr. Pamela Mehta, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, dives into ACL tears. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, she explores the anatomy of ACL injuries, their potential consequences, and strategies for prevention and recovery. Key Topics: 1. ACL Anatomy and Function -Ligament's role in knee stability -Biomechanics of knee movement -Critical importance in athletic performance 2. Injury Mechanisms -Common scenarios leading to tears -Sports and activities with high risk -Biomechanical factors in injury 3. Diagnosis and Assessment -Physical examination techniques -Imaging studies (X-rays, MRI) -Identifying severity of injury 4.Treatment Pathways -Surgical vs. non-surgical approaches -Graft options for reconstruction -Rehabilitation protocols 5. Gender-Specific Considerations -Female athlete vulnerability -Hormonal and anatomical differences -Unique prevention strategies 6.Long-Term Knee Health -Preventing secondary injuries -Arthritis risk management -Maintaining active lifestyle post-injury If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Thursday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @dr.pamelamehta,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Dr. Mehta’s YouTube channel, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Resilence Orthopedics. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com