SynthesisBritish medical bulletin2022
Hamstring, bone-patellar tendon-bone, quadriceps and peroneus longus tendon autografts for primary isolated posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Posterior cruciate ligament management in medial pivot total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Pooled it
- Minimal clinically important difference (MCID), patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS), and substantial clinical benefit (SCB) following surgical knee ligament reconstruction: a systematic review.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Pooled it
- Allografts as alternative to autografts in primary posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Pooled it
- Harvesting the tendon of the rectus femoris muscle as a graft for reconstructive ligament surgery on the knee joint.Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie · 2026Review
- [Harvesting the anterior half of the peroneus longus tendon].Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie · 2026Review
- [Impact of tibial tunnel position in artificial posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on postoperative knee function and stability].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Treatment of isolated injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament-A 2025 Delphi-based structured expert statement by the ligament injury committee of the German Knee Society.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2026Article
- Clinical outcomes and complications of four surgical techniques for tibial avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament: a retrospective comparative study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Comparison of three surgical methods for displaced posterior cruciate ligament tibial insertion avulsion fractures: a retrospective study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Impact of tunnel enlargement on patient-reported outcomes following isolated posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Interventions for treating posterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.PloS one · 2025Article
- The effect of the position of the femoral endobutton on knee function in the posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a retrospective study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- PCL injury following high energy trauma: associated injuries and postoperative complications "insights from a national registry study".Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Clinical efficacy of arthroscopic high-intensity suture binding combined with button plate suspension fixation in the treatment of posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Modified arthroscopic repair of a posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fracture improves IKDC and Lysholm score compared to open reduction.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Quad Tendon Autograft for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Transseptal and Posteromedial Portals.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- Similar rate of return to sports activity between posterior-stabilised and cruciate-retaining primary total knee arthroplasty in young and active patient.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Article
- Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using PCL inlay technique with the patient supine in bicruciate ligament injury reconstruction.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Autograft and Concomitant Meniscal Ramp Repair.Video journal of sports medicineArticle
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Abstract
introductionSeveral autografts are available to reconstruct the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). SOURCE OF DATA: Current scientific literature published in PubMed, Google scholar, Embase and Scopus. AREAS OF AGREEMENT: Hamstring, bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB), quadriceps and peroneus longus (PLT) are the most common tendon autografts used for primary isolated PCL reconstruction. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY: The optimal tendon source for PCL reconstruction remains nevertheless debated. Identifying the most suitable tendon autograft could assist the surgeon during primary PCL reconstruction. GROWING POINTS: The present study compared the outcome of PCL reconstruction using hamstring, BPTB, quadriceps and PLT autografts. The focus was on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), joint laxity, range of motion and complications. AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH: All autografts are viable options for PCL reconstruction, with BTB and hamstring autografts demonstrating superior PROMs. However, further clinical investigations are required to determine the ideal autograft construct.
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