Graft Choice for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Superior Tendon-to-Bone Incorporation With Soft-tissue Autograft Compared With Allograft and Hybrid Graft in a Rat Model

Key Points

• Superior biological incorporation was noted with autografts compared to allografts and hybrid grafts.
• The study found that autografts provide better mechanical integrity during the recovery process.
• Observational analysis conducted in a rat model highlighted the benefits of using soft-tissue autografts.
• These findings support current clinical practices, emphasizing the preference for autografts in ACL reconstruction.