Specialized Toolkit Series: ACL Reconstruction-Quad Tendon Circular Graft Harvest

Quad Tendon Circular Graft Harvest

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Video Summary

This surgical demonstration outlines a minimally invasive method for harvesting the carotid tendon as an autograph for ACL reconstruction. The procedure begins with a 2.5 cm longitudinal incision at the midline. A circular harvester with a diameter of 9-11 mm, depending on patient size, is used to release and extract a full thickness graft from the tendon. Key steps include maintaining flexion to reduce tension, ensuring the harvester parallels the tendon, and using a needle for traction. The procedure concludes with closing the tendon defect and suturing the skin.

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

Keywords

minimally invasive

quadriceps tendon

ACL reconstruction

autograft

surgical technique

carotid tendon

surgical procedure

graft harvesting