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Debate: The Soft Tissue ACL - Quad is the Future
Debate: The Soft Tissue ACL - Quad is the Future
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The speaker advocates for the quad tendon as the superior choice for ACL reconstruction over hamstring and patella tendons. They highlight its greater collagen content, thickness, and predictable size, with benefits across all ages. Quad tendon harvest shows lower morbidity, faster harvest time, and significantly lower infection rates compared to hamstring grafts. Studies indicate the quad tendon has lower failure rates than hamstring grafts, making it especially useful in revisions. Early criticisms of quad tendons stemmed from less advanced techniques and inconsistent data. Overall, the quad tendon offers stronger, more reliable outcomes, suggesting it is the future standard in ACL repair.
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Dr. John Xerogeanes | ACL Graft and Revision
Keywords
quad tendon
ACL reconstruction
collagen content
lower infection rates
graft failure rates
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