Harvest location has a minimal impact on differences in cross-sectional area of quadriceps tendon in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

ConclusionThe thickness and CSA of QT was greater in the center compared to the lateral one-third at 30  mm proximal to the QT insertion point. However, the difference in value was clinically non-significant, and therefore, harvest location of the QT autograft may not meaningfully impact intraoperative graft diameter. As a result, surgeons may choose the harvest location without concern for resultant graft diameter as long as the enough length of QT is secured.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research