ACL Series: Who Actually Qualifies for ACL Repair? Orthopedic Surgeon’s Dr. Douoguih’s, Perspective for PTs

Send us Fan MailACL repair is showing up more in clinics, but a lot of PTs are still unsure how different it really is from reconstructions, and whether rehab should actually change. Today we’re breaking down what ACL repair really is, who it’s for, and where clinicians can get into trouble by treating it like a ‘lighter’ ACL surgery. I’m joined by Dr. Douoguih, an orthopedic sports surgeon, to talk candidly about patient selection, early loading, failure risk, and how PTs can better collaborate with surgeons when managing ACL repairs. If you’re seeing ACL repairs in your clinic—or expect to soon—this episode will give you a clearer framework for treating these patients with confidence. Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!