Optimizing ACL Reconstruction in 2022: A Case-Based Approach (AANA22)-Quad Tendon Soft Tissue ACL Graft Harvest

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses quad-tendon graft harvest for ACL reconstruction surgery. The speaker begins by acknowledging their personal bias and conflict of interest due to their involvement in the development of the harvest technique. The talk covers various aspects of the procedure, including anatomy, graft length and diameter, harvest techniques, fixation options, and potential complications. The speaker emphasizes the advantages of quad-tendon grafts over other types, such as hamstring and patellar tendon grafts, including reduced numbness and pain, better graft synovialization, and lower infection rates. They also highlight the use of adjustable loop and button fixation methods for improved outcomes. The speaker concludes by noting that while there is still much to learn, the knowledge surrounding quad-tendon grafts has significantly expanded in recent years. The video provides valuable insights for surgeons involved in ACL reconstructions using quad-tendon grafts. No specific credits are mentioned.

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John Xerogeanes, M.D.

Keywords

quad-tendon graft

ACL reconstruction surgery

harvest technique

anatomy

fixation options

complications