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Comparable efficacy for autologous semitendinosus vs. patellar tendon graft in ACLR
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Comparable efficacy for autologous semitendinosus vs. patellar tendon graft in ACLR
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2016 Apr;136(4):521-5.

62 patients scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomized to undergo the procedure with either an autologous semitendinosus or patellar tendon graft for the purpose of comparing long-term radiographical and clinical outcomes up to 10 years post-surgery. Similar values were observed for several pain, function, activity and patient satisfaction scores at 10 years post-surgery, suggesting that both methods were comparable.

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OrthoEvidence. Comparable efficacy for autologous semitendinosus vs. patellar tendon graft in ACLR. ACE Report. 2016;6(10):42. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/comparable-efficacy-for-autologous-semitendinosus-vs-patellar-tendon-graft-in-aclr

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