Bone−Patellar Tendon−Bone Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Comprehensive Approach
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft is widely regarded as the graft of choice for many sports medicine surgeons for young, active patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. It is favored for use in athletes because of its high return-to-play rates and low re-rupture rates. Despite its benefits, there are many pitfalls in the surgical technique, and the use of a careful surgical technique can avoid them. This article describes our preferred technique.
Authors
- Peter J. Millett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8298-3746)
- Maximilian Hinz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2649-8420)
- Colin P. Murphy
- Lana Arbili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4725-4214)
- Natalie Cortes
- Ayham Jaber
- Christopher J Hawryluk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2263-312X)
Institutions
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- Steadman Clinic (US)
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute (US)
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arthroscopy Techniques
- Published
- 2025-05-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2025.103629
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01