Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Young Females: A Systematic Review of Patellar Tendon Versus Hamstring Tendon Autografts.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Young Females: A Systematic Review of Patellar Tendon Versus Hamstring Tendon Autografts. Orthopedics. 2019 Apr 09;:1-10 Authors: Salem HS, Kraeutler MJ, Carter AH, Tjoumakaris FP, Freedman KB Abstract A systematic review was performed to compare patellar tendon-bone (BTB) and hamstring tendon (HS) autografts following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in young females, young patients, or females. One study compared BTB and HS in young females and found a lower rate of graft failure with BTB (P<.02). Of the 11 studies that made this comparison in females, 1 reported decreased laxity in females with BTB (P=.035). Of 4 studies comparing autografts in young patients, 1 reported a decreased rate of graft failure with BTB (P=.036). Further studies making this comparison specifically in young females are warranted. [Orthopedics. 201x; xx(x):xx-xx.]. PMID: 30964537 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Orthopedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Orthopedics Source Type: research