Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Autograft Harvest Prolongs Extensor Latency during Gait 2 yr after ACLR

Conclusions Our hypothesis that the BPTB graft group would demonstrate longer extensor latency was supported. Contrary to our second hypothesis, however, latency only improved in RF and regardless of graft type, indicating that neuromuscular deficits associated with BPTB grafts may persist 2 yr after surgery. Persistent deficits may be mediated by changes in the patellar tendon’s mechanical properties. Graft-specific rehabilitation may be warranted to address the long-term neuromechanical deficits that are present after BPTB graft harvest.
Source: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: BASIC SCIENCES Source Type: research