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Peter Verdonk¹, Rene Verdonk², Sacha Beca³

¹Orthopaedics, AZ Monica, Antwerp, BEL.

|November 19, 2024

Summary

Severe knee injuries in alpine skiing, including ACL rupture and meniscal tears, require complex surgical management and extensive rehabilitation. Recovery can take years, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment for athletes to return to competition safely.

Keywords:

acl ligament injuries meniscal injuries mlki professional athlete ski

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Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Alpine skiing presents significant risks for severe knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures, meniscal tears, and fractures.
Effective management necessitates surgical interventions like ligament reconstruction and tailored rehabilitation for athletes aiming to return to competition.

Observation:

A case report details a young Olympic skier's severe knee injury: a tibial plateau fracture, medial collateral ligament detachment, ACL rupture, and bilateral meniscal tears.
The skier underwent seven surgical procedures and extensive physiotherapy, with ACL reconstruction utilizing an autologous patellar tendon graft.

Findings:

Full recovery and return to competition for the skier took three years.
Recovery timelines for ACL reconstruction vary from 4 to 12 months, with multi-ligament and meniscal injuries requiring individualized protocols.

Implications:

Complex knee injuries in athletes demand sophisticated surgical approaches and advanced grafting techniques.
Personalized, rigorous post-operative rehabilitation is critical for optimizing recovery and minimizing re-injury risk.
Integrated management strategies are essential for the safe return of athletes to their sport.