Technique for Harvest of Superficial Quadriceps Tendon Autograft.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2024.102920 and PMC identifier 11056736.
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Abstract
The idea of using quadriceps tendon autograft (QT) anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction first came into being in the 1990s; it was, however, not widely recognized and has resurfaced only in recent times. Because sufficient technological supports have not been developed to enable an optimal artificial graft, autologous grafts are still the most dependable option. The major reason for choosing QT instead of hamstring or patellar tendon to get autologous grafts is that it seems to cause the fewest donor site problems. Two commonly applied ways of using the quadriceps are partial and full thickness; another option is superficial. Our technique for harvesting the superficial part of the QT, which starts proximal to the fused point of the 3 layers, is aimed at circumventing premature cutting of the graft.