Clinical outcomes after ACL reconstruction with free quadriceps tendon autograft versus hamstring tendons autograft. A retrospective study with a minimal follow-up two years.
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, similar clinical results, in terms of stability and subjective measures, can be obtained after ACL reconstruction both with a free quadriceps and a 4-strand hamstring tendons autograft.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, Therapeutic Study.
PMID: 30905626 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Todor A, Nistor DV, Caterev S Tags: Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc Source Type: research
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