use of the quadriceps tendon in arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of using the central quadriceps tendon [CQT] to reconstruct the torn anterior cruciate ligament [ACL]. Sixteen male patients with torn ACL were operated upon by arthroscopic reconstruction of the ACL using the CQT. The follow up period ranged from 8-20 months [average = 12.7 months]. The average preoperative Lysholm score was 64 [range 57-70 points] and the average score at the final follow up was 92 [range 80-98 points]. The study concluded that central quadriceps tendon [CQT] is an alternative graft source with biomechanical properties comparable with or better than a bone-patellar tendon-bone or double-looped hamstrings graft