Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing central quadriceps free tendon.
CQFT ACL reconstruction yields a stable, highly functional knee with little associated morbidity. Patient satisfaction has been very high, and objective follow-up data collected thus far is very encouraging.
Orthopedic Associates of Grand Rapids, 2680 Leonard NE/Entrance B, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA. ptheut@oagr.com
Peter C
PC
Theut
John P
JP
Fulkerson
E F
EF
Armour
Michael
M
Joseph
D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*; D013977:Tibia / Q000637:transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome