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ACL Graft Selection Debate 2: Quadriceps Tendon ACLR: Laud the Quad!

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Video Summary

The video discusses different graft options for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, focusing on the quadriceps tendon. The speaker mentions that there are various factors that influence graft selection, including patient demographics, activity level, and surgeon preference. The advantages of the quadriceps tendon graft include its predictable size, greater thickness compared to other grafts, and minimal soft tissue disruption. The speaker also cites studies showing that the quadriceps tendon graft has similar or superior outcomes compared to the patellar tendon (BTB) graft and hamstring tendon graft. The video provides details on the harvest technique and showcases post-operative clinical and radiographic images. Overall, the speaker argues for the use of the quadriceps tendon as a viable graft option for ACL reconstruction.

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Dr. Clayton W. Nuelle

Keywords

ACL reconstruction

quadriceps tendon

graft selection

surgical technique

clinical outcomes