Stanford Medicine Orthopaedic Academy: Pediatric and Adult ACL Update: Risk Factors, Prevention, Surgical Reconstruction, and Graft Options

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, A Live Webinar

This CME activity provides an up-to-date, clinically practical review of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury across pediatric and adult populations. Participants will gain a contemporary understanding of risk factors, evidence-based prevention strategies, diagnostic approaches (physical examination and imaging), treatment options (nonoperative versus operative), graft choices for reconstruction, and postoperative rehabilitation principles with the goal of optimizing patient outcomes and return-to-sport.

Registration for all practitioners - free.

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Review the factors contributing to increased risk of ACL tear
2. Advise patients on appropriate options available for ACL injury prevention
3. Discuss the current treatment options for ACL injuries

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.