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. 2012:6:281-6.
doi: 10.2174/1874325001206010281. Epub 2012 Jul 27.

Anterior cruciate ligament graft choices: a review of current concepts

Sujay K Dheerendra  1 , Wasim S Khan, Rohit Singhal, Deepak G Shivarathre, Ravi Pydisetty, David Johnstone
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Anterior cruciate ligament graft choices: a review of current concepts

Sujay K Dheerendra et al. Open Orthop J. 2012.

Abstract

The graft choice for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction continues to be controversial. There are several options available for the treating surgeon, including Bone Patellar Tendon Bone (BPTB) grafts, Hamstring tendon (HT) grafts, allografts and synthetic grafts. Within the last decade there have been several comparative trials and meta-analysis, which have failed to provide an answer with regards to the best graft available. The aim of this review is to understand the current concepts in graft choices for ACL reconstruction.

Keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament; allograft; autograft; bone patellar tendon bone graft; hamstring tendon graft; synthetic graft..

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