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A member asked:
For athlete, is a patellar graft or a hamstring graft better for an acl reconstruction?
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Hamstring: Quicker recovery. Expected full regaining of hamstring strength at 1 year postop. No risk of fractures. Patellar tendon grafts result in only 80% regaining of quad strength longterm, and anterior knee pain complaints are high long term. Patella fracture risk postop due to graft defect.
Answered 12/9/2013
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