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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2026

Rectus Femoris Autograft Harvesting: Tips and Tricks.

Riccardo D'Ambrosi, Andrea Mei, Rodolfo Muscarella, Alessandro Di Pace, Eno Picori, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Nicola Ursino

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Riccardo D'AmbrosiIRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Milan Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1216-792X
Andrea MeiResidency Program in Orthopaedic and Traumatology University of Milan Milan Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2841-4234
Rodolfo MuscarellaResidency Program in Orthopaedic and Traumatology University of Milan Milan Italy.
Alessandro Di PaceResidency Program in Orthopaedic and Traumatology University of Milan Milan Italy.
Eno PicoriIRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Milan Italy.
Luca Maria SconfienzaIRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Milan Italy.
Nicola UrsinoIRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Milan Italy.

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Abstract

The rectus femoris tendon has recently emerged as a potential graft option for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction because of its favorable biomechanical properties, substantial graft length, and minimally invasive harvest characteristics. As the most superficial layer of the quadriceps tendon complex, the rectus femoris tendon can be selectively harvested while preserving the deeper quadriceps layers and extensor mechanism continuity. This technical note describes a reproducible minimally invasive technique for rectus femoris tendon harvest, emphasizing surgical anatomy, dissection planes, technical pearls, and pitfalls to optimize graft quality and minimize complications.

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PMCPMC13600468

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