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What is the best acl graft to choose if u plan on returning to high level sports like football and basketball?
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Autograft: There are several choices for a graft for acl reconstruction: patellar tendon autograft, hamstring autograft, and allograft. Studies show that taking an autograft in a young patient has a lower rate of re-tear as compared to an allograft, so that would be your best option. Between hamstring and patellar tendon, the jury is still out, and i would go with the one your surgeon recommends.
Answered 1/20/2014
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