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What type of graft is best for having an acl replaced?
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No one right answer: There is no one size fits all graft for acl reconstruction: each has pros/cons. I individualize graft to what will be best for a particular person; choices include autograft (patellar tendon, hamstring, quad tendon) or allograft/cadaver graft (pt, hs, qt, achilles, etc). Age<25, higher demand athletes should in general have autograft; talk to your md; he/she should discuss options in detail.
Answered 12/9/2013
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