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Graft for acl reconstruction surgery

2017-07-12 11:36:43
Which Autograft should be used for acl surgery. Hamstring graft or pattela graft??? I am 19 year old athlete and wish to continue heavy sports after surgery.
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Both can be used..but rehabilitation with Patella takes a little longer as compared to hamstring.. I have done both grafts and all my patients have gone back to active sports.

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