Morphometric and Histological Insights to Aid Graft Selection for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

The patellar, quadriceps and gracilis tendons emerge as promising grafts due to favorable morphometry, histology and integrated collagen density. Quadriceps is a viable option for ACLR, while the gracilis with plantaris is an alternative option, depending on the availability of plantaris. This study provides baseline anatomical data to guide graft selection in ACLR and highlights the need for further biomechanical and clinical validation.