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Quadrupled Semitendinosus vs Doubled Semitendinosus–Gracilis Autografts at 8 Years Post ACLR
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Quadrupled Semitendinosus vs Doubled Semitendinosus–Gracilis Autografts at 8 Years Post ACLR

Comparable Mid- to Long-term Outcomes of Semitendinosus and Semitendinosus/Gracilis Grafts in ACL Reconstruction: Median 8-Year (Range, 5-10 Years) Results From a Randomized Controlled Study.

Am J Sports Med . 2025 Jul;53(9):2145-2153.

Ninety-eight patients with for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture were randomized to receive a quadrupled semitendinosus (ST-only) graft (n=49) or a doubled semitendinosus–gracilis (ST/G) graft (n=49); one ST-only patient was converted intra-op and excluded. The primary outcome was IKDC-Subjective score. Secondary outcomes included KOOS subscales, Tegner Activity Score (TAS), KT-1000 side-to-side laxity, Lachman and pivot-shift grades, sports/activity participation, and need for secondary surgery (including revision). Outcomes were assessed pre-op, 2 years, and again at a median of 8 years (range 5–10). Overall, the results of the study revealed no between-group differences at long-term follow-up for IKDC (ST 81.7 vs ST/G 82.1; p=0.93), instrumented or clinical stability, KOOS subscales, or revision rates; however, cyclops removal was more frequent with ST/G (p=0.014). Both groups showed large, durable improvements from baseline. These findings suggest ST-only grafts with adjustable-loop fixation perform comparably to traditional ST/G constructs at 5–10 years.

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OrthoEvidence. Quadrupled Semitendinosus vs Doubled Semitendinosus–Gracilis Autografts at 8 Years Post ACLR. ACE Report. 2025;307(11):12. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Show/quadrupled-semitendinosus-vs-doubled-semitendinosus-gracilis-autografts-at-8-years-post-aclr

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