Arthroscopy Techniques (Dec 2024)

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Basics: Quadriceps Tendon (All-Soft Tissue) Autograft Harvest—Part 1

  • Daniel J. Stokes, M.D.,
  • Tyler R. Cram, D.O.,
  • Bryant P. Elrick, M.D., M.Sc.,
  • Katrina Schantz, P.A.-C.,
  • Kevin K. Shinsako, P.A.-C.,
  • Rachel M. Frank, M.D.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2024.103146
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 12
p. 103146

Abstract

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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft has become increasingly popular for primary and revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Although there are a variety of techniques available for performing quadriceps tendon autograft harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, a minimally invasive, all-soft tissue harvest technique can result in a reproducible, reliable graft while minimizing donor-site morbidity. In this Technical Note, we describe our preferred technique for quadriceps tendon autograft harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.