Patellar tendon autograft harvesting using a mini vertical incision.

Levy, H J; Byck, D C · Arthroscopy · 2000

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Patellar tendon autograft is a commonly used graft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Harvesting the patellar tendon graft typically entails using a longer incision than other graft options. We describe a technique for harvesting bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft using a smaller more cosmetic incision.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy