<i>Editorial Commentary</i> : Different Grafts, Different Problems: Why Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Selection Requires Individualized Decision‐Making
Anterior cruciate ligament graft selection requires an individualized approach and shared decision-making based on age, activity level, and numerous other patient- and knee-specific factors. Advantages and disadvantages exist with all graft types. Clinically, many studies have shown similar patient-reported outcomes, return-to-sport, and graft failure rates when comparing bone-patellar tendon-bone and quadriceps tendon grafts. Recently, there has been emerging evidence that quadriceps tendon autografts may offer a donor-site morbidity advantage over bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts while maintaining comparable clinical outcomes. However, the literature has been filled with inconsistencies on how donor-site morbidity is reported. Therefore, further research that explores donor-site morbidity for different graft types using a standardized tool could significantly contribute to optimal graft selection.
Authors
- Bruce A. Levy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7694-1814)
- Dylan Luxenburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7347-1821)
- Abid M. Khan
Institutions
- Orlando Health (US)
- Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
- Published
- 2026-06-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/arj.70270
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00