Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Metaanalysis Comparing Patellar Tendon and Hamstring Tendon Autografts
Rush University Medical Center · Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Abstract
The best choice of graft tissue for use in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has been the subject of debate. HYPOTHESIS: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patellar tendon autograft leads to greater knee stability than reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft. STUDY DESIGN: Metaanalysis.
A Medline search identified articles published from January 1966 to May 2000 describing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with either patellar tendon or hamstring tendon autograft and with a minimum patient follow-up of 24 months.
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Authors
5- KBKevin B. FreedmanCorresponding
Rush University Medical Center
- MDMichael D’Amato
Rush University Medical Center, Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
- DDDavid D. Nedeff
Rush University Medical Center, Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
- AJAri J. Kaz
Rush University Medical Center, Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
- BRBernard R. Bach
Rush University Medical Center, Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Anterior cruciate ligament
- Patellar tendon
- Surgery
- Tendon
- Hamstring
- Arthroscopy