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Lower rate of anterior knee discomfort with 4-strand hamstring versus patellar tendon in ACLR
August 2017
Lower rate of anterior knee discomfort with 4-strand hamstring versus patellar tendon in ACLR
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Outcome of Patellar Tendon Versus 4-Strand Hamstring Tendon Autografts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Randomized Trials.
Arthroscopy. 2017 Feb;33(2):450-463Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
19 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis and systematic review comparing outcomes between four-strand hamstring tendon autografts and patellar tendon autografts at a minimum follow-up of 2-years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Pooled analyses demonstrated no significant differences between graft choices in re-rupture rate, objective and subjective tests ...
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