[How to choose the ideal graft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction]

Indication for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a debated subject and needs to be discussed on an individual basis, depending on the patient's age and physical demands. Graft selection is a crucial step for successful outcome and needs to be adapted to the patient, to the concomitant lesions, preoperative knee and lower limb injuries, but also to the surgeon's experience and preference. The present article summarizes current concepts, the pros and cons of the most used autografts and allografts, and highlights the importance to adapt postoperative rehabilitation in function of the graft.