Best Acl Reconstruction Podcasts (2025)

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154: Overtime – ACL Tunnel Widening 14:52

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On each of these mini episodes, Catherine and I chat about a new article or new surgical technique in the field of sports medicine. We’ll give you our quick take on the most recent data and how this data will impact our practice. Today, we’re discussing a brand-new paper hot off the press titled: “Predictors of Tunnel Widening After Anterior Crucia…

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Using Blood Flow Restriction to Neuromodulate Pain During Exercise - #AMR376 18:17

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Blood flow restriction training is gaining popularity, and new research continues to show benefits and potential new uses. We review a brand-new randomized trial examining a brief BFR session before exercise in patients with knee pain. The question: Can a quick change before you even start your main work meaningfully alter pain during the session t…

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Unstable Chrondral Lesions 9 Years after the ChAMP Trial 31:35

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In this episode, Antonia and Andrew discuss the December 3, 2025 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! Link: JBJS website: https://jbjs.org/issue.php Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by JBJS Clinical Classroom. Subspecialties: Shoulder, …

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153: Dr. Sara Edwards – The Thrower’s Shoulder (Part 2) 35:29

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Our conversation picks back up with an article titled “Patient Outcomes and Return to Play After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Overhead Athletes.” This systematic review, published in the January 2023 issue of JOT, analyzed 20 studies comprising 692 patients with an average follow-up of 40 months. The authors found that arthroscopic cuff repa…

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152: Dr. Sara Edwards – The Thrower’s Shoulder (Part 1) 35:29

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On today’s episode we’re focusing on the thrower’s shoulder with Dr. Sara Edwards, an orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgeon at UCSF. We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on different shoulder pathology in the overhead throwing athlete. We start off our discussion today with a review article from the…

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Practice Guidelines for Patellofemoral Pain - #AMR375 18:52

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If you treat a lot of knee pain, this week’s episode is for you. We review a new best-practice guide for patellofemoral pain that pulls together research, patient voices, and expert reasoning into one playbook. But here’s the twist: when you blend the data with what patients actually want and what clinicians really do, one deceptively simple priori…

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Infection and Nonunion in Open Fractures 34:45

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In this episode, Antonia and Andrew discuss the November 19, 2025 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! Link: JBJS website: https://jbjs.org/issue.php Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by JBJS Clinical Classroom. Subspecialties: Infection…

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Episode 318: Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder 38:21

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Drs Tucker and Lin discuss Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder .By AANA

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151: Why Did I Tear My ACL? 32:06

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Welcome to another episode of Game Plan! As you might remember from our episode on ACL graft choices, these Game Plan episodes are specifically designed for patients – to hopefully answer some of the questions you have about the most common sports medicine conditions and surgical treatments. We’re continuing with our favorite topic today – ACL tear…

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AJSM November 2025 Podcast: Femoral Malpositioning of Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Is a Significant Risk Factor for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Failure 12:37

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The femoral attachment of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) reported by anatomic studies is posterior and proximal to the lateral femoral epicondyle. In conclusion, independent ALL reconstruction while performing a percutaneous technique enabled anatomic positioning of the ALL graft in 79% of cases. The femoral malpositioning was correlated with a h…

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AJSM November 2025 5-in-5 Podcast 7:39

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Five articles from the November 2025 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief audio summary in order to sel…

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Episode 317: Hip Arthroscopy and the Capsule: Why Repair Remains Central to My Approach 44:57

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Drs Kaplan and Philippon discuss the Editiorial Commentary: Hip Arthroscopy and the Capsule: Why Repair Remains Central to My ApproachBy AANA

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150: Overtime: Cyclops Syndrome after ACL Reconstruction 14:54

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Welcome to Overtime with the Sports Docs. Today, we’re talking about Cyclops Syndrome after ACL reconstruction surgery. We review an article published in this month’s issue of AJSM titled “Risk Profile for Cyclops Syndrome Necessitating Reoperation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.” But first, let’s back up a bit and discuss the basi…

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What to Do When an Athlete Passes Objective Testing But Not Psychological Readiness - #AMR374 15:29

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Returning to sport after an injury is always a challenge. In the profession, a lot of attention has been given to objective testing to determine when and how to progress athletes. This has been a significant evolution that will definitely improve outcomes. But what do you do when an athlete passes objective testing but not psychological readiness t…

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Preventing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after TKA 42:40

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In this episode, Antonia and Andrew discuss the November 5, 2025 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! Link: JBJS website: https://jbjs.org/issue.php Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by JBJS Clinical Classroom. Subspecialties: Spine, Kne…

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149: Game Plan – Hamstring Injury Severity and Time Missed in the NFL (Reboot) 14:20

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Welcome to GamePlan with the Sports Docs. On each of these mini episodes, we chat about a new article or new surgical technique in the field of sports medicine. We’ll give you our quick take on the most recent data and how this data will be impacting our practice. Today, we’re talking about hamstring injuries in the NFL. And if your fantasy team is…

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Episode 316: Lateral Extra-articular Procedures With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: International Consensus 48:04

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Drs Tucker, Saithna and Geeslin discuss Lateral Extra-articular Procedures With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: International ConsensusBy AANA

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148: The Injury Report: Turf Toe / Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow 9:39

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Today, we’re heading back to the NFL to discuss a surprisingly serious injury – turf toe. In Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was sacked and sustained left great toe injury. This was ultimately diagnosed as a grade 3 turf toe injury requiring surgery. Burrow was placed on injured reserved and elected to under…

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Episode 21: Cross Bracing from Japan to New Zealand | Knee Gurus 47:01

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Kate Ryan is an avid skier from New Zealand who unfortunately sustained an ACL tear in Niseko in January this year. We discuss her journey from injury through to choosing the right treatment pathway for herBy Bevan Colless

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How to Differentiate Between Hip and Low Back Pain - #AMR373 13:41

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There is no doubt that back and hip pain are often linked and sometimes confusing to diagnose. But sometimes it's hard to differentiate the two, and what may be the underlying cause versus the symptoms. We discuss in this week’s podcast episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-differentiate-between-hip-and-l…

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147: ATSD: Supplements, Palm Cooling and Bracing.. oh my! 15:52

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We get lots of questions from our patients and our listeners each week. And they’re great questions, so rather than responding individually we thought we’d do these mini episodes where highlight some of the best questions and our responses, with some literature to back it up. Today we will be tackling: “What are the most studied and most effective …

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Is radiotherapy for MSK injuries the latest in a line of flash-in-the-pan treatments, or is there more to it? Geoff Scott and Dr Richard Shaffer provide us with the lowdown. EP#579 31:40

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In this podcast we are discussing the use of low dose radiotherapy for musculoskeletal sports injury. We are joined by two experts in the field who give insight into the relatively unknown use of this modality. Geoff Scott is an internationally experienced Physiotherapist who has worked at the highest levels of elite sport, including over eight sea…

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AJSM October 2025 Podcast: Comparison of Clinical Outcomes, Revision Rates, and Sports Participation Between Hamstring and Quadriceps Tendon Autografts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in ... 19:40

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In recent years, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children and adolescents (age ≤18 years) have been increasing, and the quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft has been gaining popularity for ACL reconstruction. However, there is no consensus regarding the graft choice for ACL reconstruction in these young patients. There has been a paucity o…

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Fifteen-Year Mortality Risk following Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Infection 32:56

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In this episode, Antonia and Andrew discuss the October 15, 2025 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! Link: JBJS website: https://jbjs.org/issue.php Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by JBJS Clinical Classroom. Subspecialties: Trauma, Or…

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146: Injury Report: NFL WR Tyreek Hill Knee Dislocation 20:30

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Today, we’re diving into one of the most serious injuries in American football, and that is a knee dislocation. Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill recently suffered a devastating knee injury in the Monday Night Football game versus the Jets. He dislocated his knee resulting in multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL. Tyreek was taken to the…

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Episode 315: Mechanistic Classification for Superior Labral Injuries Guides Operative Management 24:40

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Drs Lau, Taylor, and Hurley discuss Mechanistic Classification for Superior Labral Injuries Guides Operative Management.By AANA

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AJSM October 2025 5-in-5 Podcast 8:25

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Five articles from the October 2025 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief audio summary in order to sele…

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Are the Outcomes Really the Same Between Nonoperative and Surgical Treatment of ACL Injuries? - #AMR372 20:35

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A meta-analysis was recently published, suggesting that outcomes may be the same between nonoperative and surgical reconstruction after ACL injury. Clearly, social media has been buzzing. But are outcomes really the same? We discuss this in this episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/are-the-outcomes-really-the-s…

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Episode 20: Reconstruction on the right Cross Bracing on the left | Knee Gurus 44:31

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Stephanie Peterson is a physiotherapist and ex-professional snowboarder who sustained ACL tears on both her knees. One side she had surgery and the other she did the Cross Bracing Protocol. We hope you find her story as interesting as we did!By Bevan Colless

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Episode 314: Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate May Decrease Reoperation in Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Investigation 37:42

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145: How to Win Your NFL Fantasy League (2025 Reboot) 33:23

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Welcome to another episode of Game Plan! These Game Plan episodes are specifically designed for patients – to hopefully answer some of the questions you have about the most common sports medicine conditions and surgical treatments. But today’s episode is a little different and we’re excited about it! Today, we’re focusing on common injuries in the …

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Evolving instability: From injury to innovation 23:30

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Featuring Dr Pascal Boileau and Dr Emilio Calvo. Don’t miss this compelling conversation on shoulder instability repair and how it’s changing, through technique advancements, emerging technological breakthroughs and adapting surgeon practices. Two leaders in the field have a detailed knowledge of how repair has progressed, so they met to exchange t…

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Episode 313: Medial Meniscus Root Tears: Anatomy, Repair Options, and Outcomes 30:56

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Drs Tucker and Chahla discuss an infographic, Medial Meniscus Root Tears: Anatomy, Repair Options, and Outcomes.By AANA

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Predicting ACL Reconstruction Revision Risks 39:40

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In this episode, Antonia and Andrew discuss the October 1, 2025 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! Link: JBJS website: https://jbjs.org/issue.php Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by JBJS Clinical Classroom. Subspecialties: Knee, Hip, …

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144: Dr. Travis Matheney – Management of Borderline Hip Dysplasia (Part 2) 38:41

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In this episode, we’re going to continue our discussion with Dr. Travis Matheney and focus on surgical treatment options for borderline hip dysplasia. Our conversation picks back up with a review article published in the December 2024 issue of Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine titled “Borderline Hip Dysplasia - Best Treated with Hip Arthr…

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Periodization of Strength Training After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR371 19:40

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One of the most essential parts of ACL rehabilitation is regaining strength in the leg. Traditionally, rehab specialists have been guilty of underloading people during the rehabilitation of these injuries. Ah, the old “3 sets of 10.” In this episode, we review a recent journal article that compares the outcomes of two different set and rep schemes …

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Episode 312: Lateral Opening Distal Femoral Osteotomy With Concomitant Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction is Efficacious in Addressing Patellar Instability 39:29

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Drs Kaplan and Diduch discuss Lateral Opening Distal Femoral Osteotomy With Concomitant Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction is Efficacious in Addressing Patellar InstabilityBy AANA

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143: Dr. Travis Matheney – Management of Borderline Hip Dysplasia (Part 1) 35:15

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On today’s episode we’re focusing on the management of borderline hip dysplasia with Dr. Travis Matheney, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital. We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on the treatment options for borderline hip dysplasia. We’ll start off our discussion today with an artic…

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Return to Rugby Postpartum: Navigating the Mother-Athlete Journey. EP#578 50:20

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In this episode of the SASMA Podcast, Dr. Minjon Ras speaks with Dr. Izzy Moore, Joanna Perkins, and Dr. Leigh Gordon about the newly released World Rugby Guidelines on returning to rugby after pregnancy. Together they unpack the six-phase pathway designed to support female athletes, explore the physical and mental health considerations unique to p…

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Weight Loss before Total Knee Arthroplasty and Post-Operative Risks 42:14

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In this episode, Antonia and Andrew discuss the September 17, 2025 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! Link: JBJS website: https://jbjs.org/issue.php Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by JBJS Clinical Classroom. Subspecialties: Knee, Hi…

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Episode 311: Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement With the Axis Estimate Method Is Not Inferior to the Established Proximal Anatomic Axis Method, and Both Differ From Cortical-Based Measurements 27:58

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Drs Arner and Geeslin discuss Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement With the Axis Estimate Method Is Not Inferior to the Established Proximal Anatomic Axis Method, and Both Differ From Cortical-Based MeasurementsBy AANA

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142: Dr. Jacob Calcei – Wearable Technology for Athlete Performance & Injury Prevention (Part 2) 32:03

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Our conversation picks back up with an article published just last month in AJSM titled “Player Tracking Metrics to Predict Risk of ACL Injuries During Change-of-Direction Scenarios in the NFL.” The authors analyzed 216 ACL injuries that occurred in the NFL from 2018–2022 to determine how player tracking data could help predict injury risk, particu…

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How to Progress Rehabilitation Following Hamstring Strains - #AMR370 17:21

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Hamstring strains continue to rise in sports. As we continue to learn more, the evolution of our rehabilitation programs has also evolved. Here are our current thoughts on how fast to progress athletes back to sports after a hamstring strain. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-progress-rehabilitation-following-…

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AJSM September 2025 5-in-5 Podcast 8:32

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Five articles from the September 2025 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief audio summary in order to se…

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The athletic shoulder: The role of biology to keep them back in play 33:39

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Featuring Dr Jacob Calcei, Dr Christopher Klifto and Dr Steve Mora. Hear experts debate why athletes can benefit from biological augmentation in shoulder repair. Exploring non-operative intervention, the use of biological adjuncts such as the REGENETEN◊ Implant and replacing sutured repairs with biology, the panel discusses recovery and long-term o…

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AJSM September 2025 Podcast: Long-term Outcomes of ACL Reconstruction and Posterior Tibial Slope Correction: A 20-Year Retrospective Analysis 19:42

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Despite advancements in surgical techniques, the recurrence rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture after reconstruction remains between 2% and 20%. An increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is associated with higher ACL rupture and reconstruction failure rates. In conclusion, ACW-HTO combined with ACL reconstruction shows promising long-t…

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141: Dr. Jacob Calcei – Wearable Technology for Athlete Performance & Injury Prevention (Part 1) 28:24

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On today’s episode we’re focusing on wearable technology for athlete performance, recovery and injury prevention with Dr. Jacob Calcei, an orthopedic surgeon at University Hospitals in Cleveland and team physician for the Cleveland Browns. We’ll start off our discussion today with an article titled “Wearable Performance Devices in Sports Medicine” …

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The Cross Bracing Protocol with Dr. Tom Cross. EP# 577 44:10

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On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD, is joined by Dr. Tom Cross, MBBS, DCH, to discuss the Cross Bracing Protocol. In this conversation, Dr. Cross discusses the following: Background on the Cross Bracing Protocol (CBP) and its origins The selection criteria and the grading system for the CBP The rehabilitation c…