<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

Institutions

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
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Editorial Commentary : Different Grafts, Different Problems: Why Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Selection Requires Individualized Decision‐Making

Bruce A. Levy, Dylan Luxenburg, Abid M. Khan
Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
article

Editorial Commentary : Different Grafts, Different Problems: Why Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Selection Requires Individualized Decision‐Making

Bruce A. Levy, Dylan Luxenburg, Abid M. Khan
article en

Abstract

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.

Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Orlando Health (US), Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic (US)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.