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How strong is an allograft tendon for acl reconstruction surgery?

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Dr. Allen Lu answered

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Very strong: One criteria for an allograft and the way it is fixed is that's its strength need to be as strong as the original acl. At the time of surgery, if done properly, the pullout strength is higher than the native acl. As the body grows into the graft, there is some weakening, followed by strengthening when the graft matures.

Answered 11/5/2012

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How strong is an allograft tendon for acl reconstruction surgery?

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