Five-strand versus four-strand hamstring autografts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – A prospective randomized controlled study

The purpose of this 2-year follow-up study is to compare the clinical outcomes of the routine use of 5-strand hamstring grafts (where possible) with those of 4-strand grafts in primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The hypothesis was that the routine use of 5-strand grafts would lead to superior clinical outcomes.
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research