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Review
. 2020 Jan 15;28(2):45-52.
doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-19-00032.

Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Nima Mehran  1 , Dhanur Damodar, Justin Shu Yang
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Review

Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Nima Mehran et al. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. .

Abstract

Quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has received increased attention, as more studies compare clinical outcomes between QT, bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB), and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts. Biomechanically, QT has similar properties to BPTB and to HT. QT has shown equivalent stability, patient-reported outcome measures, strength and graft failure rates, and decreased donor site morbidity compared with BPTB and HT. All three autografts have excellent clinical outcomes. Ultimately, anterior cruciate ligament graft selection should be a discussion between a physician and their patient while considering a patient's age, activity level, and occupation.

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