title: Minimally Invasive Quadriceps Tendon Harvest and Graft Preparation for All-Inside Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
abstract: The quadriceps tendon is an infrequently used graft option for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction despite favorable clinical results in the literature with low donor site morbidity. It is a versatile graft that can be harvested with bone or as a soft tissue graft alone. In addition, it can be used for anatomic, double-bundle, transtibial, and all-inside reconstructions. The unique characteristics of the quadriceps tendon allow for the ability to harvest a single-bundle large-diameter graft and minimize disruption of normal anatomy, which makes the quadriceps tendon an excellent choice for all-inside techniques. Recently developed minimally invasive harvest techniques described in this note allow for a reproducible predictable and efficient harvest through a small incision.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Harris S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Slone
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
authors.forename: William B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Ashford
authors.affiliation: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
authors.forename: John W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Xerogeanes