Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Basics: Quadriceps Tendon (All-Soft Tissue) Autograft Harvest-Part 1.

Stokes, Daniel J; Cram, Tyler R; Elrick, Bryant P; Schantz, Katrina; Shinsako, Kevin K; Frank, Rachel M · Arthrosc Tech · 2024

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Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft has become increasingly popular for primary and revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Although there are a variety of techniques available for performing quadriceps tendon autograft harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, a minimally invasive, all-soft tissue harvest technique can result in a reproducible, reliable graft while minimizing donor-site morbidity. In this Technical Note, we describe our preferred technique for quadriceps tendon autograft harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.