Alan Getgood
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About
Dr. Alan Getgood is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally reshaped the understanding of knee instability, particularly in the context of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. His primary research areas focus on the complex interplay of the knee’s anterolateral and medial structures, including the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL). Dr. Getgood’s major contributions include landmark robotic studies that clarified the distinct kinematic roles of the ALL and the distal iliotibial band Kaplan fibers, directly informing surgical techniques for persistent rotatory instability after ACL reconstruction. His highly cited 2017 paper on anterolateral extra-articular stabilizers (206 citations) is a cornerstone in the field, comparing ALL reconstruction to the modified Lemaire tenodesis. More recently, his work has advanced the understanding of anteromedial rotatory instability, demonstrating the load-sharing relationship between the deep and superficial MCL and pioneering a double-bundle MCL reconstruction technique. With over 300 citations across his most influential works, Dr. Getgood’s research provides the biomechanical evidence base for modern, more effective surgical strategies to restore knee stability and improve patient outcomes.
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