ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2024
A comparative analysis of autograft choices of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and their effects on muscle strength and joint biomechanics.
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- Quadriceps tendon autograft for ACL reconstruction: A global survey from the International Quadriceps Tendon Interest Group.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is crucial to restore knee stability and function after ACL injuries, especially in physically active individuals. Despite advances in surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols, the choice of autograft has a significant impact on postoperative recovery, particularly on muscle strength and joint biomechanics. In this study, the effects of four autografts are investigated: Iliotibial band (ITB), combined ITB and hamstring tendon (ITB + HT), hamstring tendon (HT) and bone-tendon-bone (BTB) on quadriceps and hamstring peak torque (QPT and HPT) recovery and hamstring to quadriceps ratio (H:Q) to assess knee stability and function. Methods: Forty-two active males (mean ± standard deviation of age: 31.5 ± 6.1 years, height: 177 ± 6 cm, weight: 76 ± 11 kg, body mass index: 24.5 ± 2.2 kg/m²) with primary ACL ruptures were allocated to the four graft groups (ITB: Results: Significant differences in QPT and HPT recovery between the healthy and injured legs were found in all graft groups ( Conclusion: The BTB graft showed the most pronounced variations in QPT and HPT between healthy and injured legs in the short term, indicating the importance of longitudinally monitoring knee stability to determine the best autograft choice for ACLR. While all graft types contribute to muscle strength recovery, the HT graft may provide advantages in balancing muscle strength and potentially enhancing knee stability.
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