Arthroscopy Techniques (Jan 2024)

Minimally Invasive Quadriceps Tendon Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using the Quadriceps Tendon Harvest Guide (QUADTRAC) System and Repair Augmentation With a Bioinductive Implant

  • Allen S. Wang, M.S.,
  • Alexander M. Boos, B.A.,
  • Malik E. Dancy, M.D.,
  • Christopher L. Camp, M.D.,
  • Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D.,
  • Kelechi R. Okoroha, M.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1
p. 102812

Abstract

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Quadriceps tendon autografts are an increasingly popular choice for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, with decreased donor-site morbidity alongside good patient outcomes. Although harvesting of the tendon can be done in a minimally invasive fashion, this introduces some difficulty with visualization and consistency of graft sizing. The purpose of this Technical Note and video is to provide a method of quadriceps tendon autograft harvesting using the Quadriceps Tendon Harvest Guide System (QUADTRAC) in a single-bundle ACL reconstruction.