The Orthobullets Podcast

Foundations⎪Knee & Sports⎪ACL Tear

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Mar 3, 2025
The discussion dives deep into ACL tears, an all-too-common injury that affects many athletes. Insights into diagnosis and treatment options abound, making it particularly valuable for healthcare providers. They also touch on gender-specific injury patterns, highlighting how this dynamic plays a role in sports medicine. Overall, the conversation provides essential foundational knowledge for those in musculoskeletal care.
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ACL Tear Overview

  • ACL tears cause anterior and lateral rotatory knee instability.
  • Diagnosis requires an MRI, though a traumatic knee effusion and positive Lockman's test suggest it.
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ACL Tear Epidemiology

  • ACL tears are common, with 400,000 reconstructions yearly in the US.
  • Female athletes are 4.5 times more likely to experience them, often at a younger age, and on the supporting leg.
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ACL Anatomy

  • The ACL has two bundles: anteromedial (tightest in flexion, restrains anterior tibial translation) and posterolateral.
  • The posterolateral bundle is tightest in extension and is primarily responsible for rotational stability.
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