Surgical reconstruction procedures utilize tendon grafts instead of ligaments
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Surgical procedures to reconstruct torn ligaments, such as the anterior cruciate ligament, routinely utilize harvested tendon grafts like the hamstring, quadriceps, or peroneus longus tendons to restore joint stability.
Evidence for · 3
Outcomes of Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
2016 · cited by 110
This study evaluates anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction outcomes using hamstring tendon and quadriceps tendon autografts.
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Peroneus Longus Versus Hamstring Tendon Graft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Matched Comparison
2025 · cited by 5
This research compares clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using peroneus longus tendon versus hamstring tendon autografts.
Comparison of Functional Outcomes of Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft versus Hamstring Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
2025 · cited by 0
This study compares functional outcomes of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing peroneus longus tendon versus hamstring tendon autografts.