The Effectiveness of Custom ACL Bracing in Adolescent Populations - Podcast (PC-092025)

The Effectiveness of Custom ACL Bracing in Adolescent Populations - Podcast (PC-092025)

In this episode, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics editor-in-chief Dr. Steve Gard speaks with Dr. Alexandria Mallinos, clinical research scientist at Akron Children’s Hospital. They explore her study on custom ACL braces for adolescents, which showed significant reductions in tibial displacement and highlighted the critical role of proper orthosis fit. Dr. Mallinos also discusses how finite element modeling can advance understanding of ACL injuries and points to the need for further research comparing custom and off-the-shelf braces.