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For ACL graft. SemiT+Gracilius double fold option is better or quadrupled SemiT option is better? Pls explain in detail.
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Kindly discuss with the surgeon who is going to operate.
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It depends on your tendon quality and thickness ,
Also it can be decided on table while operating better .
Ideal it should be 8-9mm thick in females .
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Dr. Ashish Chopra
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Delhi
It depends on graft thickness & length . Semi t + gracilis is usually done
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Enquire about technique of surgery like all inside, single bundle e.t.c
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Pune
Quadruple ST would have same strength like ST + G Double fold but you should get long graft for quadruple ST ..
Strength is the same.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Quadriple
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Quadrupled semi t is better as it has better strength
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