Differences in Graft Rupture and Subsequent Meniscus Tears Following Adolescent ACL Reconstruction Using Quadriceps Tendon Versus Hamstrings Autograft: A Retrospective Study with Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft is associated with lower rates of graft rupture among adolescents, with favorable functional outcomes compared to hamstring (HS) autograft. While prior ...
Background:Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft is associated with lower rates of graft rupture among adolescents, with favorable functional outcomes compared to hamstring (HS) autograft. While prior ...