Scope Essentials 2024-ACL Graft Selection - Is there a Gold Standard?

ACL Graft Selection - Is there a Gold Standard?

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Nate Endres from the University of Vermont presents on ACL graph selection, discussing the absence of a universal gold standard. Various graphs like BTB autograft, hamstring autograft, quadriceps tendon autograft, allograft, and iliotibial band autograft are examined for pros and cons. Patient goals and expectations play a crucial role in graft selection, with patellar tendon autograft showing potential benefits in re-tear rates and return to sport. However, no single ideal graph suits all patients, emphasizing the importance of surgeons being familiar with multiple graph options for ACL surgery.

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Nathan Endres, M.D.

Keywords

ACL graph selection

University of Vermont

gold standard

graft options

patient goals