12 Jul Best Way To Avoid Repeat ACL Injury Is To Avoid Cutting Activities

MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Christoher C. Kaeding M.D.
Judson Wilson Professor, Department of Orthopaedics
Executive Director, Sports Medicine Center
Head Team Physician, Department of Athletics
The Ohio State University

MedicalResearch: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Kaeding:

• Younger age and high activity level were predictors off another ACL injury after an ACL Reconstruction.

• Allograft use in younger more active patients Had an increased risk of re-injury.

MedicalResearch: Were any of the findings unexpected?

Dr. Kaeding: That gender was not a risk factor for re-injury may surprise some people.

MedicalResearch: What should clinicians and patients take away from your report?

Dr. Kaeding: The best WAY TO AVOID ANOTHER ACL INJURY IS TO NOT RETURN TO AGGRESSIVE CUTTING ACTIVITIES

MedicalResearch: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this study?

Dr. Kaeding: We need do more research into Allograft use in ACL surgery..

Citation: Abstract Presented at the AOSSM 2014 Annual Meeting abstract discussing:

Paper 24: Risk Factors and Predictors of Subsequent ACL Injury after ACL
Reconstruction: Prospective Analysis of 2801 Primary ACL Reconstructions
Christopher C. Kaeding MD, Angela Pedroza MPH, Emily Reinke PhD, Laura J. Huston MS, on behalf of MOON Group, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Last Updated on July 12, 2014 by Marie Benz MD FAAD