A comparison of ACL reconstruction using patellar tendon versus hamstring autograft in female patients: a prospective randomised study

Conclusion ACL reconstruction significantly improves clinical results and stability of the knee. Difference in Lysholm score and stability between groups was not significant. Neither group showed higher tendency to graft failure within two years. Graft choice for reconstruction in female patients should be surgeon specific and individualised, as both grafts studied achieved comparable results.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research