Abstract Hamstring (HS) use for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has increased greatly in the past 5 years. It has been said that the harvest is the most difficult part…
Abstract Traditional hamstring harvest of the semitendinosis and/or gracilis tendons may typically be performed through a limited 2-3 cm anteromedial incision. After isolation and distal release of the individual tendon(s),…
Abstract Historically, synthetic grafts have been associated with inconsistent functional outcomes and synovitis, effusions, and pseudoseptic reaction related to particulate debris. Newer generation designs may reflect lower complication profiles based…
Abstract The quadriceps tendon graft has been studied histologically, biomechanically, and anatomically. Compared to other graft choices for ACL reconstruction equal or better results have been demonstrated by multiple surgeons…
Abstract Surgeons have a choice of grafts when anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is necessary. Among all available graft types, the literature clearly shows the superiority of autograft versus allograft…
Abstract Ligaments and tendons are similar in composition but differ in proportion and arrangement. Tendons are being used as grafts for the ACL reconstruction. Their microscopic structure has not been…
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has become one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures. Multiple different graft choices are available to the treating surgeon for primary ACL reconstruction,…
Keywords ACL surgery, allograft, economics, introperative costs, postoperative costs, preoperative costs Introduction Purpose In this chapter the major component costs of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) will be analyzed,…
Abstract Graft strength is only one of the factors influencing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft choice. However, it has a direct bearing on ultimate stability, which is the goal of…
Abstract The high sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears makes it the “gold standard” imaging modality in the diagnosis of ACL…
