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Review
. 2021 Sep 14;6(9):808-815.
doi: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.210023. eCollection 2021 Sep.

Current concepts in graft selection for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Joanna Baawa-Ameyaw  1   2 , Ricci Plastow  1   2 , Fahima Aarah Begum  1   2 , Babar Kayani  1   2 , Hyder Jeddy  1   2 , Fares Haddad  1   2
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Review

Current concepts in graft selection for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Joanna Baawa-Ameyaw et al. EFORT Open Rev. .

Abstract

Graft selection for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is important for optimizing post-operative rehabilitation, facilitating return to full sporting function and reducing the risk of complications.The most commonly used grafts for ACLR include hamstring tendon autografts, bone-patellar tendon-bone autografts, quadriceps tendon autografts, allografts and synthetic grafts.This instructional review explores the existing literature on clinical outcomes with these different graft types for ACLR and provides an evidence-based approach for graft selection in ACLR.The existing evidence on the use of extra-articular tenodesis to provide additional rotational stability during ACLR is also revisited. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:808-815. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.210023.

Keywords: ACL; anterior cruciate ligament; graft selection.

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ICMJE Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest relevant to this work.

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