Editorial Commentary: Addition of the Sartorius Tendon to Small-Diameter Hamstring Anterior Cruciate Ligament Autografts May Improve Outcomes in Pediatric and Revision Cases.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.12.003.
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Abstract
Graft selection in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can have a pivotal role in a successful outcome. One of the major concerns with hamstring autograft is the variability of the diameter of each tendon, and grafts with a diameter of less than 8 mm may result in an increased failure rate. The addition of the sartorius tendon as a fifth strand in small-diameter hamstring autografts increases graft strength and diameter. This may improve outcomes in pediatric and revision cases.
Medical subject headings
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction