Topic
ACL Tears in Female Athletes – Why Are Girls at Higher Risk?

Speaker
Mary Mulcahey, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Following the seminar, participants will have a better understanding of:

• The anatomic and biomechanical factors that contribute to increased risk of ACL tears in females.
• The potential role of injury-prevention programs in decreasing the risk of ACL tears.
• The role of psychological factors in impacting outcome following ACL reconstruction.

Target Audience
Faculty, physicians, residents, graduate students and medical students who are interested in women's musculoskeletal health

Registration
Register for the seminar.

Additional Information
Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, contact Mary Mulcahey, MD, at mary.mulcahey@drexelmed.edu