Retrospective study shows lower graft rupture in adolescents undergoing ACL reconstruction with quadriceps tendon, suggesting a safer option over hamstrings autograft.
Adolescent patients undergoing ACLR with QT autograft have significantly lower risk of graft rupture compared with those treated with HS autograft. There was no statistically significant difference in rate of subsequent meniscal tear between the QT and HS groups.
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