# Ep31: All about ACL with Dr. Linda Truong (Part 1): Surgery or Not?

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Published: 2024-10-19T15:31:54+00:00
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In this episode, we talked about Different options after an ACL tear What the current body of evidence say about the outcomes of different options Clarifying research terminologies: statistical vs clinical significance, levels of certainty, what constitute good research Clinician-Scientist | Physical Therapist | Post-doctoral Fellow Expertise and research focus: Qualitative research Mixed methods research Musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports rehabilitation Digital health implementation Models of care in rehabilitation Current Focus: Postdoctoral research on innovative care models and the integration of digital health solutions for MSK pain management. My work bridges the gap between clinical practice and digital health technology, aiming to improve patient outcomes through evidence-informed strategies. My clinical expertise lies in management and treatment of traumatic knee injuries (e.g., ACL injuries). I currently work part time at a local physiotherapy clinic and teach within the Master of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver Canada. Resources Owen, P., et al. (2023). Infographic. Primary surgery versus primary rehabilitation for treating anterior cruciate ligament injuries. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57(13), 882-883. Saueressig, T., et al. (2022). Primary surgery versus primary rehabilitation for treating anterior cruciate ligament injuries: a living systematic review and meta-analysis. British journal of sports medicine, 56(21), 1241-1251. Beard, D. J., et al. & ACL SNNAP Study Group. (2024). Comparison of surgical or non-surgical management for non-acute anterior cruciate ligament injury: the ACL SNNAP RCT. Health technology assessment (Winchester, England), 28(27), 1. Culvenor, A. G.,et al. (2022). Rehabilitation a…

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