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Harvesting of Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft

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Published on: September 2, 2025

Minimally Invasive Quadriceps Tendon Harvest Technique for ACL Reconstruction.

Thomas Boucher¹, Ashley Rosenberg¹, David E Kantrowitz¹

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA.

Video Journal of Sports Medicine

|May 25, 2026

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This study introduces a minimally invasive technique for harvesting quadriceps tendon autografts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The method shows promising results with low retear rates and high return-to-sport rates, offering an alternative to traditional grafts.

Area of Science:

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Graft selection for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is debated.
Bone-patellar tendon-bone autografts were standard, but quadriceps tendon autografts offer similar low failure rates with less donor-site morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a reproducible, minimally invasive technique for harvesting quadriceps tendon autografts for ACLR.
To demonstrate an effective endoscopic method for donor-site closure.

Main Methods:

Utilized the QuadPro Tendon Harvester for quadriceps tendon autograft procurement.
Employed an endoscopic suture passer for minimally invasive donor-site closure.

Main Results:

The described technique resulted in low retear rates.

Keywords:

anterior cruciate ligament anterior ligament reconstruction clinical medicine by anatomic region general knee minimally invasive quadriceps ACL categories quadriceps autograft quadriceps harvest

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Achieved a high rate of return to sport for patients undergoing ACLR.

Conclusions:

Presents a reliable and minimally invasive technique for quadriceps tendon harvesting in ACLR.
Offers valuable technical insights for surgeons performing this procedure.