Specialized Toolkit Series: ACL Reconstruction-Hamstring Posterior Harvest

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The video demonstrates a minimally invasive technique for harvesting hamstrings through a small popliteal incision, primarily focusing on the semitendinosus tendon. The method is cosmetic, simple, and advantageous, allowing easy identification of the accessory band present in many cases. A two-centimeter popliteal crease incision provides access to the tendons. Using a hemostat and suture for traction, tissues are carefully released with scissors. An open-ended pigtail stripper is employed for proximal release and a closed-ended stripper for the distal release from the tibia, ensuring sufficient tendon length for ACL reconstruction.

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Patrick Smith, M.D.
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Columbia, Missouri

Keywords

minimally invasive technique

hamstring tendon harvesting

popliteal incision

semitendinosus tendon

ACL reconstruction

minimally invasive

hamstring harvesting