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Author Spotlight: Implementing the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Concept in Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Published on: March 1, 2024
Quadriceps tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Theresa Diermeier1,2, Rob Tisherman1,2, Jonathan Hughes1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, USA.
Abstract:
Quadriceps tendon is a promising alternative graft option for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which can be harvested with or without a bone block as well as a full or partial thickness graft. Therefore, quadriceps tendon graft could be used in primary and revision ACL reconstruction based on the requirements (tunnel size, tunnel position, etc.). The all soft tissue, partial thickness quadriceps tendon graft in detail and pitfalls of the harvest are described in the present review. After quadriceps tendon harvest, especially in soccer players, who need a strong quadriceps to strike a ball with power, the postoperative rehabilitation may need to be adapted. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
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