Webinar: ACL Reconstruction 2026: Decision Making on Recovery and Return to Play
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Central Standard Time
Online
This webinar is an AAOS member benefit: Members attend for free!
Description
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction continues to evolve—not only in surgical technique, but in the comprehensive management of recovery and return to play. This multidisciplinary webinar brings together a robust panel of experts to explore the full continuum of ACL care.
From surgical decision-making and real-world professional athlete outcomes to the latest 2026 updates in perioperative nutrition and rehabilitation strategies, this session will provide a practical, evidence-informed framework for optimizing patient outcomes. Interactive case presentations and panel discussion will highlight key controversies, pearls, and return-to-play considerations across patient populations.
Learning Objectives
1. Evaluate key surgical decision-making factors that influence graft selection, technique, and patient-specific outcomes in ACL reconstruction.
2. Analyze return-to-play outcomes and performance considerations in high-level and professional athletes.
3. Incorporate current evidence-based perioperative nutrition strategies to support healing and recovery.
4. Apply multidisciplinary rehabilitation principles and case-based insights to optimize safe and effective return-to-play timelines.
Director
Nicholas Sgaglione, MD, FAAOS
Faculty
Scott Rodeo, MD, FAAOS, James Bradley, MD, FAAOS, Reza Jazayeri, MD, FAAOS, Kevin Wilk, DPT
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.