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  • Sports medicine
  • Biomaterials science

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  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common, particularly in athletes, necessitating surgical reconstruction.
  • Graft selection is a critical factor influencing ACL reconstruction outcomes.
  • Various graft types, including autografts, allografts, synthetic, and hybrid options, exist with distinct characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of graft choices for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
  • To compare the advantages and disadvantages of different graft types.
  • To highlight evolving trends and evidence-based considerations for optimal graft selection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on ACL reconstruction grafts.
  • Analysis of graft incorporation, failure rates, donor site morbidity, and long-term outcomes.
  • Comparison of autologous (patellar, flexor, quadriceps, peroneus longus), allograft, synthetic, and hybrid grafts.

Main Results:

  • Autologous grafts, particularly hamstring and patellar tendon, remain common with good outcomes.
  • Quadriceps tendon autografts show comparable results to patellar and hamstring grafts with lower donor site morbidity.
  • Hybrid grafts offer larger diameter options, and allografts/synthetics have specific indications, though long-term synthetic graft complications exist.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of graft for ACL reconstruction is multifactorial, requiring consideration of patient activity level, graft availability, and potential complications.
  • Autologous grafts, especially quadriceps and hamstring tendons, are increasingly favored for their efficacy and reduced morbidity.
  • Evidence-based decision-making is crucial for tailoring ACL reconstruction to individual patient needs and optimizing functional recovery.