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No difference between patellar and hamstring tendon autograft in ACL recon at 15 yrs
May 2016
No difference between patellar and hamstring tendon autograft in ACL recon at 15 yrs
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of patellar tendon and hamstring tendon anterior cruciate ligament construction: a 15-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial
Am J Sports Med. 2016 Jan;44(1):83-90Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
65 patients scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomized to undergo the procedure with either a patellar tendon autograft or hamstring tendon autograft. Clinical outcome measures and knee laxity were assessed at 15 years postoperatively. No statistically significant differences between groups were observed for any outcome measured.
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