Biomechanical evaluation shows the rectus femoris tendon graft improves combined ACL and anterolateral reconstruction, indicating its effectiveness.
The RF tendon graft is harvested before being merged with other layers, resulting in a longer graft (mean, 273 mm) suitable for folding. This does not create a full-thickness defect through the quadriceps. This approach allows combined ACL + AL reconstruction techniques and additional graft tissue for fixation.
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