Confession Session: Keep Your Eye on the Ball

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This video transcript features a presentation by Jarret Woodmass, who discusses a specific case involving a 38-year-old male gym teacher with an isolated ACL tear. Woodmass recounts the surgical approach taken, which was a bone-tendon-bone (BTB) ACL reconstruction. He explains how the graft was harvested, the diagnostic scope was conducted, and the correct position for the femoral tunnel was chosen. During the procedure, it was noted that there was an empty medial wall, leading to a complete posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) resection.



Throughout his presentation, Woodmass emphasizes the learning points from the case and shares his decision to adjust the setup of the operating table to better observe his trainees during surgeries. He reflects on the patient’s understanding and cooperation post-operation and mentions that he later performed a PCL reconstruction on the same patient, who now has positive progress after a long recovery period of three years. The session concludes with an invitation for questions, highlighting the importance of reflection and education in surgical practice.

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