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. 2013 Jan 21;2(4):253-7.
Print 2012 Oct.

Anatomical considerations in hamstring tendon harvesting for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Charalambos Panayiotou Charalambous  1 , Tariq Adam Kwaees
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Anatomical considerations in hamstring tendon harvesting for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Charalambos Panayiotou Charalambous et al. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. .

Abstract

Hamstring tendons are widely used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction of the knee. Certain anatomical considerations must be taken into account when harvesting the hamstring tendons to be used in ACL reconstruction. These anatomical considerations are discussed in this review article.

Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament; hamstring; harvesting; ligament reconstruction; tendon.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Anterior illustration of the right knee demonstrating the anatomical relationship between the PA: Pes Anserinus, S: Saphenous Nerve, SN: Sartorial nerve and the IP: Infrapatellar nerve.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Cross-sectional illustration demonstrating the anatomical relationship of McL: Medial collateral ligament, G: gracilis, S: Sartorius, ST: Semitendinosus, PL: Patellar ligament.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Simplified illustration or the medial aspect or the right knee demonstrating the anatomical relationship of Vincula to other structures in the knee. G: Gracilis, ST: Semitendinosus, IB: Interconnecting bands, V: Vincula.
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