| Autor: |
Christian Fink, M.D., Mirco Herbort, M.D., Elisabeth Abermann, M.D., Christian Hoser, M.D. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2014 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Arthroscopy Techniques, Vol 3, Iss 4, Pp e509-e513 (2014) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2212-6287 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.eats.2014.06.003 |
| Popis: |
The quadriceps tendon (QT) as a graft source for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has recently achieved increased attention. Although many knee surgeons have been using the QT as a graft for ACL revision surgery, it has never gained universal acceptance for primary ACL reconstruction. The QT is a very versatile graft that can be harvested in different widths, thicknesses, and lengths. Conventionally, the QT graft is harvested by an open technique, requiring a 6 to 8 cm longitudinal incision, which often leads to unpleasant scars. We describe a new, minimally invasive, standardized approach in which the QT graft can be harvested through a 2- to 3-cm skin incision and a new option of using the graft without a bone block. |
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