ACL Injury Video Analysis

The video overall was very interesting to see. Throughout the video the doctors explained that an ACL injury is primarily caused by hyperextension of the knee. This injury is typically more common in females because the notch in their knee isn’t as wide. The video focused its elements on an ACL repair. While it is a pretty long surgery, the results are very rewarding. Dr. Jones and Dr. Adamcyzk explained that one of the most important things is that an ACL injury will not heal itself. In order to fix an ACL the patient must have surgery. Without it, athletes won’t be able to participate in their favorite sport. In order to do the surgery, the doctors need to get a good view of the injury. Most commonly they use an MRI, however, they aren’t always accurate. The video primarily focused on the doctors explaining the necessary steps and protocol of the ACL surgery. …show more content…
The arthroscope is angled which allows the doctors to see every area within the knee. When a patient as a torn ACL, a graft must be formed by harvesting two tendons, in order to make four strands. The most common tendons used for this procedure are patellar and hamstring tendons. In the video, the doctors chose to use hamstring tendons. These tendons and their strands will be used to form a new ACL. Dr. Jones and Dr. Adamcyzk showed that it is important to stretch these tendons, so they aren’t too tight when they are put in. In order for the doctors to connect the tendon to bone, they must use a form of screws pins. For this surgery, Dr. Jones and Dr. Adamcyzk used a type of screw called PLLA, which will absorb over time. They inserted the screws and tendons by drilling tunnels in the shin and femur. These special tools have sayings like “ANT” written on them in order to reduce error. ACL surgery is just part of the long process that athletes have to go through. After completed, they must start rehabilitation early and continue for 6