Knee muscle strength after quadriceps tendon autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionThe decision to utilize a QT graft for ACL reconstruction should include consideration of strength outcomes. Knee extensor strength recovery following QT ACL reconstruction appears not to be restored before 24  months.Level of evidenceLevel IV.

Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - October 6, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research