Dr. Stuart Fromm in South Dakota develops new technique for ACL reconstruction: 5 observations

Stuart Fromm, MD, of Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine in Rapid City, S.D., developed a technique designed to enhance ACL reconstruction, according to Rapid City Journal.

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Here are five observations:

 

1. The reconstruction technique involves Endobutton Continuous Loop for bone-tendon-bone.

 

2. Dr. Fromm’s technique addresses the change in where and how surgeons are drilling into the femoral tunnel. The technique works for any surgeon, despite differences in femoral tunnel drilling.

 

3. He expects to train other surgeons in his technique, worldwide.

 

4. Dr. Fromm is board certified in orthopedic surgery.

 

5. After earning his medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in Vermillion, S.D., Dr. Fromm completed a residency at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. He then completed a sports medicine and orthopedic surgery fellowship at Lake Tahoe Fracture & Orthopedic in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

 

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