Editorial Commentary: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Auto or Allo?
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 26743418.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.11.011.
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Abstract
Considerable controversy exists regarding appropriate graft choice for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Allografts pretreated with high-dose irradiation should be avoided. Otherwise, multiple factors should be considered to individualize patient decision making, including patient age and activity level, graft type, and fixation type.
Medical subject headings
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction