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ArticleInternational orthopaedics2020

Anthropometric correlation with hamstring graft size in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction among males.

Isam Moghamis, Yousef Abuodeh, Ali Darwiche, Talal Ibrahim, Mohammad Al Ateeq Al Dosari, Ghalib Ahmed

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Isam MoghamisOrthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
Yousef AbuodehOrthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
Ali DarwicheOrthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
Talal IbrahimPediatric Orthopedic, SIDRA Hospital, Doha, Qatar.
Mohammad Al Ateeq Al DosariOrthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
Ghalib AhmedOrthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar. ghaliboudah@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4326-7250
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePre-operative knowledge of hamstring graft size for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL) is of clinical importance and useful in making appropriate decisions about graft choice. This study investigated if there is any correlation between anthropometric measurements such as height, weight, body mass index, thigh length, and circumference with the size of hamstring tendon graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

methodsThe anthropometric data of 50 consecutive adult males, who underwent primary ACL reconstruction using quadruple hamstring autograft, were collected prospectively. Data analysis using Pearson's correlation test was performed and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to investigate any correlation not detected by Pearson's test and to eliminate confounders.

resultsPatient's height and thigh length demonstrated a positive correlation with gracilis graft length (r = .464, P = .001, r = .456, P = .001, respectively) and semitendinosus graft length (r = .541, P = 000, r = .578, P = .000, respectively). While the patient's age was the only independent factor which had a positive correlation with the quadrupled hamstring graft diameter (r = .412, P = .004), multiple regression analysis showed abdominal girth had a significant negative correlation with gracilis (P = .04) and semitendinosus (P = .006) graft thickness.

conclusionThis study demonstrated that some anthropometric measurements had a positive correlation with the hamstring graft length and diameter in male patients. Hence, these results provide preliminary support for the use of some anthropometric measurements in the preoperative planning and prediction of the hamstring graft length and diameter in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

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AdultAnterior Cruciate LigamentAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionAnthropometryArthroscopyGracilis MuscleHamstring TendonsHumansMaleTendonsTransplantation, AutologousYoung AdultAnterior cruciate ligamentAnthropometric measurementsHamstring graft size

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