Histological changes of semitendinosus autograft after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in an immature rabbit model

Conclusions: The data of the present study showed that ligamentization did not occur until at least 24 months post-operatively and, during healing, the grafted tendon assumed a unique micro-architecture that was a middle between a tendon and a ligament.The ACL reconstruction in pediatric age has become more frequent in these past recent years. The use of semitendinosus graft with preservation of its distal attachment should be the gold standard in skeletally immature patients.
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research