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Harvesting of Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft
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Anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft
Stephen J Rabuck1, Volker Musahl, Freddie H Fu
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15203, USA. rabucksj@upmc.edu
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|November 27, 2012
Abstract:
A multitude of graft options exist including both allograft and autograft sources for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. With recent concerns regarding the early graft failure and cost-effectiveness of allograft sources, more attention has been directed toward autograft options. However, autograft harvest has been associated with specific morbidity that can result in suboptimal outcomes. The quadriceps tendon is an excellent biomechanical and biologic option.
