Recently, I was able to participate in the annual JSMP Symposium & Concussion Update entitled “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes,” a comprehensive overview of a number of conditions. Some interesting takeaways included, Jacksonville Jaguar Head Team Physician Dr. Kevin Kaplan discussing ACL repairs that those patients under age 25 face a 25% failure rate when using a allograft (cadaver tissue). Those older than age 25 do best with a allograft if they are in low demand activities. One’s patella tendon graft (autograft) is the best for a repair for those under age 25, followed by the Quadriceps tendon, Hamstring tendon or other graft selection. A caution as well, although patients may feel great at about 2 months post op the graft is at its weakest and really takes up to 10 – 18 months to return to full vascularization and strength. Return to play is best determined by a variety of functional tests as well as strength measurements. Stay healthy!
Always Learning
Winter is here and sports are in full swing. It’s also time for professional meetings and educational clinical symposiums. As a professional, time is always a challenge but I encourage each of us to take the time to keep learning. We can never “know it all” and...
