In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Professor Evangelos Pappas, an expert in musculoskeletal health and ACL injuries. Professor Pappas is the Director of the MedTech Research and Innovation Hub and a Professor of Musculoskeletal Health at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). Topics Covered: Why women's football players are at higher risk of ACL injuries (00:01:27) Surgical options for ACL tears, including hamstring grafts and bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts (00:07:18) Non-surgical management approaches, including the "CrossBrace" protocol and bridge-enhanced ACL repair (00:14:03) The long-term consequences of ACL injuries, including increased risk of early-onset osteoarthritis (00:18:34) Importance of injury prevention programs and educating athletes about return-to-sport risks (00:20:39) Decision-making tools to help patients choose surgical vs. non-surgical treatment (00:26:09) Where to Find Professor Evangelos Pappas: Twitter: @EVPappas Key Terms & References: ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) ACL injury prevention programs "CrossBrace" protocol Bridge-enhanced ACL repair Post-traumatic osteoarthritis Return-to-sport risks after ACL injury ACL Decision-Making Tool for Adults ACL Decision-Making Tool for Children/Adolescents

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