Graft Failure Rates in Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone, Hamstring, and Quadriceps Tendon Autografts in Patients Younger Than 25 Years: A Meta-analysis
The results of this meta-analysis suggest that HT grafts are not the optimal choice for young patients undergoing ACLR. Instead, these patients should consider BPTB to reduce the risk of graft failure. Further research including randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are required to determine how QT grafts compare with BPTB grafts in this population.
Authors
- Myer Gd
- Camryn B. Petit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5734-8265)
- Zaamin B. Hussain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3417-0123)
- Erich J. Petushek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6837-5229)
- Alicia Magdalena Soto Montalvo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3729-4383)
- Kalpaka Pradip
- John William Xerogeanes
- Mia S. White (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5439-1228)
- April L. McPherson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3588-5844)
- Joseph D. Lamplot
- Paul J. Read
Institutions
- University of Gloucestershire (GB)
- Michigan Technological University (US)
- Georgia Institute of Technology (US)
- Emory University (US)
- University of Georgia (US)
- Emory and Henry College (US)
- Augusta University (US)
- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering (US)
- Endeavor Charter School (US)
- Woodruff Health Sciences Center (US)
- Middlesex University Dubai (AE)
- University College London (GB)
- Arizona State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The American Journal of Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465261415842
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00