ACL surgery question

2023-02-07 07:21:59
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.

Answered2023-02-23 23:56:14

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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 .

Answered2023-02-07 14:09:07

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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

Answered2023-02-09 02:08:18

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Quadruple ST would have same strength like ST + G Double fold but you should get long graft for quadruple ST .. Strength is the same.

Answered2023-02-07 09:57:18

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Quadriple

Answered2023-02-07 07:37:10

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Quadrupled semi t is better as it has better strength

Answered2023-02-07 07:33:56

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