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Hamstring Tendon Autograft vs Irradiated Allograft
March 2013
Hamstring Tendon Autograft vs Irradiated Allograft
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with at least 2.5 years' follow-up comparing hamstring tendon autograft and irradiated allograft
Arthroscopy. 2011 Sep;27(9):1195-202Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
78 patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomized to receive either hamstring tendon autograft or irradiated allograft. The results of the study indicated that patients who received irradiated allograft had a significantly higher rate of laxity. However, it was also found that the two groups did not differ significantly in regards to function and a...
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