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Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Harvest Technique for ACL Reconstruction
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January 9, 2023
This video describes our technique for performing a quadriceps tendon autograft harvest for use in ...
read more ↘ an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction procedure. The quadriceps, or quad tendon, has become a popular graft option for performing ligament reconstruction surgery. The harvest has unique challenges and is very different compared to other autografts. Therefore, it is important to understand key principals and techniques to safely perform this procedure. Obtaining clear visualization and a reproducible technique are important to the success of this operation. As our understanding of the ACL and its associated surgical techniques continue to improve, so must our harvest and procurement of grafts to successfully perform this surgery. Thank you for your time and consideration of this video.
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read more ↘ an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction procedure. The quadriceps, or quad tendon, has become a popular graft option for performing ligament reconstruction surgery. The harvest has unique challenges and is very different compared to other autografts. Therefore, it is important to understand key principals and techniques to safely perform this procedure. Obtaining clear visualization and a reproducible technique are important to the success of this operation. As our understanding of the ACL and its associated surgical techniques continue to improve, so must our harvest and procurement of grafts to successfully perform this surgery. Thank you for your time and consideration of this video.
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