Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Jul 10;: Authors: Mehran N, Damodar D, Shu Yang J Abstract Quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has received increased attention, as more studies compare clinical outcomes between QT, bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB), and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts. Biomechanically, QT has similar properties to BPTB and to HT. QT has shown equivalent stability, patient-reported outcome measures, strength and graft failure rates, and decreased donor site morbidity compared with BPTB and HT. All three autografts have excellent clinical outcomes. Ultimately, anterior cruciate ligament graft selection should be a discussion between a physician and their patient while considering a patient's age, activity level, and occupation. PMID: 31305357 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Source Type: research