Andrew J. Moyal

The Current State of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Graft Selection, Lateral Augmentation, Rehabilitation, and Return-to-Play

Abstract Purpose of Review Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) reliably restores anteroposterior stability; however, the rate of return to prior level of play and incidence of recurrent ACL injury have improved little over the past two decades. The purpose of this re...

Alcohol Use Disorder Is Associated With Higher Rates of Adverse Events, Readmissions, and Costs of Care Within 90 Days of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Purpose To determine whether alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) have higher rates of (1) medical complications, (2) readmission rates, and (3) costs of care. Methods A retrospective review of a private insurance payor was perfor...

Two-year outcomes following concomitant ACL and extra-articular ligament reconstruction: a nationwide analysis of over 5,000 patients

PURPOSE: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured and reconstruction ligament in the United States. Associated injuries are common, oftentimes including components of the extra-articular knee. However, complications following concomitant ACL and extra-art...