CME expires June 30, 2026
Sharpen your problem-solving skills with relevant patient cases from experts on the frontlines!
In this journal-based CME activity, you will review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in skeletally immature athletes by following an evolving patient case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). After the reading, you will complete an assessment to test your orthopaedic knowledge, problem solving, and clinical decision-making skills.
Case Editor
Jonathan David Packer, MD, FAAOS
Learning Objectives
Review the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in skeletally immature athletes.
Describe the typical clinical presentation of a skeletally immature athlete with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Identify imaging studies that aid in the initial evaluation of skeletally immature athletes with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Explain how to perform a maturity assessment in a skeletally immature patient with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Review outcomes associated with the nonsurgical and surgical management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in skeletally immature athletes.
Discuss techniques used in the surgical treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in skeletally immature athletes, particularly with regard to graft selection and tunnel placement.
Earn up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.