Factors Associated with Quadriceps Strength Recovery at 6 and 12 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Quadriceps Tendon-Bone, Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone, and Hamstring Tendon Autografts
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on April 23, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
Background:Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using a quadriceps tendon with bone (QTB) autograft has been associated with reduced quadriceps strength at 6 months postoperatively compared to other autograft options. However, limited studies ...
Background:Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using a quadriceps tendon with bone (QTB) autograft has been associated with reduced quadriceps strength at 6 months postoperatively compared to other autograft options. However, limited studies ...