Listen to our episode on Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction as Dr. Piasecki gives us an excellent overview! 

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

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