Three-Strand Hamstring Braid Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Hamstring autograft is a common choice for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Graft diameter is linked to improved surgical success and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel 3-strand hamstring autograft braid technique.
• To enhance hamstring autograft diameter without additional tendon harvesting.

Main Methods:

• A simple 3-strand braiding technique for hamstring tendons.
• Focus on increasing graft bulk using existing autograft material.

Main Results:

• The described technique successfully increases hamstring autograft diameter.
• The method avoids the need for supplementary tendon grafts.

Conclusions:

• This braiding technique offers a straightforward way to achieve larger diameter hamstring grafts.
• It may contribute to improved anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction results.