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Comparable efficacy for autologous semitendinosus vs. patellar tendon graft in ACLR
October 2016
Comparable efficacy for autologous semitendinosus vs. patellar tendon graft in ACLR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
No significant difference in clinical outcome and knee stability between patellar tendon and semitendinosus tendon in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2016 Apr;136(4):521-5.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
62 patients scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomized to undergo the procedure with either an autologous semitendinosus or patellar tendon graft for the purpose of comparing long-term radiographical and clinical outcomes up to 10 years post-surgery. Similar values were observed for several pain, function, activity and patient satisfaction scores at 10 years post...
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