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My Hamstring Graft Too Small
My Hamstring Graft Too Small
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Video Summary
The speaker discusses optimizing hamstring autograft size for ACL reconstruction, emphasizing graft diameter over 8mm to reduce failure risk. Traditionally, both gracilis and semitendinosus tendons yield less than 8mm, but newer techniques using just semitendinosus folded and whip-stitched can achieve 8.5mm or more. Combining both tendons can produce grafts 9-11mm. Key surgical tips include precise incision placement, using a closed tendon stripper to avoid graft damage, flexing the leg to prevent nerve injury, and minimizing tunnel length for short grafts. This approach improves graft size and strength, enhancing surgical success and durability.
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Dr. Laith Jazrawi
Keywords
ACL reconstruction
hamstring autograft
graft diameter
semitendinosus tendon
surgical technique
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