Spectrum Project 1: ACL Painful Realities
A “pop” or “snap” – so begins the painful reality of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The ACL provides stability to the knee and minimizes knee joint stress. The number of ACL injuries is steadily increasing, with a rising trend in females and young people. Once torn, treatment, from modifying physical activity to surgery and rehabilitation, is put in motion. Orthopedic professionals discuss options and explain procedures, and those suffering an injury share their journey to recovery.
Senior Producer: Danielle Davis
Producers: Candice Scariti, Jimmie Nelson, Brittany Bagan and Derek Rosenberg
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ACL Trends
Women receive more ACL tears due to their body build, muscular function and the intense athletic sports they play. Dr. Larry Collins, Kim Baughman, and Dr. Barbara Morris explain to us that women are four to six times more likely than men to tear their ACL. To help prevent ACL injuries, there are several training regiments that women, senior citizens, and young children can follow.
Producer: Evan Penso
Photographers/Editors: Kevin Franklin and Evan Penso
Editor: Hana Bandealy
Production Assistant: Jared Frenck and Hana Bandealy
Online Sources:
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/schooled_in_sports/2011/10/study_knee_inj...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11727468
http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/sports-medicine/news/print/orthopedics...
ACL Surgery and Treatment
Individuals must choose between surgery and treatment after an anterior cruciate ligament tear. Steven Zinder, an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Kimberly Baughman, an athletic trainer, explain prehabilitation, which is rehabilitation before surgery. Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Charles Nofsinger, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of choosing to undergo ACL surgery and treatment. If an individual chooses to opt out of ACL surgery, the instability in the knee could lead to a higher risk of arthritis.
Segment Producers: Elsie De Marziani and Luara Gomez
Editor: Laura Gomez
Photographers: Andrea Moore, Aarian Johnson, and Ariel Schiller
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ACL Causes and Symptoms
Dr. Trey Remaley, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, explains how anterior cruciate ligament injuries occur; most common a sudden stop or a rotation of the knee. Symptoms include hearing a loud popping sound, joint swelling, weakness, and instability of the knee. Knowing the steps to diagnose and correct an ACL tear are crucial beginnings in the process of recovery.
Segment Producers: Derek Rosenberg and Daniel Masip
Photographer/Editors: Derek Rosenberg, Anet Frasto
Photographer: Anet Frasto and Daniel Masip
Production Assistant: Ilia Laboy
Online Sources:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/acl-injury/DS00898/DSECTION=causes
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/acl-injury/DS00898/DSECTION=symptoms
ACL Rehab and Prevention
Physical therapy plays a vital role in the rehabilitation process of an ACL patient. The patient endures weeks of vigorous exercises in their rehab process. They go through a psychological as well as a physical struggle to regain the strength they once had. Physical therapists, Dr. Steven Ambler and Kimberly Baughman, explain how they work to alleviate patients’ mental and physical suffering. Damali Mills, a young athlete recovering from an ACL injury, talks about her rehabilitation process.
Segment Producers: Lorianne De Loreto, Shayla Keller, and Alex Dunn
Photographer/Editor: Alex Dunn
Online Sources:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/548782-statistics-on-acl-injuries-in-a...
http://shared.web.emory.edu/whsc/news/releases/2011/01/young-athletes-an...
