ACL Surgery Update: Preventing Re-Tears with LET Procedure (Dr. Kristin Hopkins) | The Sports Medicine Research Rundown - Ep. 12

The Sports Medicine Research Rundown · Jun 12, 2025 · 35m

In this month's "Sports Medicine Research Rundown," we welcome Dr. Kristin Hopkins, Team Physician for Stony Brook University athletics. Dr. Hopkins, an acclaimed orthopedic surgeon, shares insights on cutting-edge ACL reconstruction techniques, specifically the Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET) procedures. Learn why these "LEAPs" are becoming crucial for preventing re-tears in high-risk patients, especially adolescent athletes. We break down the science, discuss surgical considerations, and explore rehabilitation expectations.

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0:03 – Welcoming Dr. Kristin Hopkins

1:08 –…