Dr. Dana Piasecki, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina, with over 19 years of experience. His education started at Harvard University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. In 2002, he received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine.

Also, Dr. Piasecki completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at a prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in 2007 and his fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in 2008 where he specializes in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and Shoulder/Elbow Surgery. Moreover, he is also the fellowship program director for sports medicine fellowship at orthocarolina.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge on Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction.

We cover:

Lateral Knee Anatomy
Function of Anterolateral capsule structures
Anterolateral ligament
Physical Exam
Imaging
Operative Indication
Biomechanical surgical considerations
Surgical Technical Pearls
Post-op

56: Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction w/ Dr. Piasecki