Precision in Knee Surgery: Modern Indications, Techniques, and Considerations for ACL and Meniscus Repair
Discover cutting-edge surgical indications, techniques, and considerations from the Chief of Sports Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Elevate your practice and stay ahead in orthopedic innovation!
Objectives:
- Be able to understand the indications for ACL repair
- Understand surgical technique differences between ACL reconstruction and ACL repair
- Understand surgical techniques for various Meniscal repair approaches
- Understand the biomechanical consequence of a meniscus root tear
Presenter:
Dr. Arun Ramappa is an orthopedic surgeon and Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and an Associate Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is a Team Physician for the Boston Red Sox, Harvard University Athletics, Simmons College, Lesley University, and the Boston Ballet. He is also the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard University Health Services. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School and performed his surgical internship at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He completed his training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program (HCORP) where he was selected as Chief Resident at the MGH. He completed several fellowships including a sports and shoulder fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Ramappa specializes in sports injuries and disorders of the knee and shoulder. He is a core faculty member for the New England Baptist Sports Medicine Fellowship, Boston Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship, and HCORP. Dr. Ramappa’s research focus includes: ACL tears, Meniscus tears, patella instability, shoulder instability, and rotator cuff disorders.
Virtual
1.5 Continuing Competency Points awarded
Hosted by the Orthopedic SIG
Registration will close 2 hours prior to the event.
