title: Anatomical considerations in hamstring tendon harvesting for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
abstract: Hamstring tendons are widely used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction of the knee. Certain anatomical considerations must be taken into account when harvesting the hamstring tendons to be used in ACL reconstruction. These anatomical considerations are discussed in this review article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Accident & Emergency/Trauma & Orthopedics, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Charalambos Panayiotou
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Charalambous
authors.forename: Tariq Adam
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Kwaees
keywords: anterior cruciate ligament; hamstring; harvesting; ligament reconstruction; tendon