title: Anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft.
abstract: A multitude of graft options exist including both allograft and autograft sources for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. With recent concerns regarding the early graft failure and cost-effectiveness of allograft sources, more attention has been directed toward autograft options. However, autograft harvest has been associated with specific morbidity that can result in suboptimal outcomes. The quadriceps tendon is an excellent biomechanical and biologic option.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15203, USA. rabucksj@upmc.edu
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Rabuck
authors.forename: Volker
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Musahl
authors.forename: Freddie H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Fu
authors.forename: Robin V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: West
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D059549:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000601:surgery; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome