Akademska digitalna zbirka SLovenije - logo
ALL libraries (COBIB.SI union bibliographic/catalogue database)
  • Which graft to choose for ACL reconstruction in top skiers
    Vogrin, Matjaž ; Kuhta, Matevž
    The ideal graft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction should have structural and biomechanical properties similar to the native intact ACL. Graft material for ACL reconstruction should ... have minimal donor site morbidity, rapid biologic incorporation and it should permit secure fixation. For graft material, several options are available: patellar tendon graft (bone-patellar tendon bone autograft, BTB), semitendinosus tendon (ST), semitendinosus and gracilis tendos (STG) and quadriceps tendon (Q). Graft choice depends on surgeon experience and preference, graft strenght, tissue availability, patient activity level, comorbidities, prior surgery, recovery time, muscle affection, the incidence of rerupture and patient preference. Although each graft material has specific advantages and disadvantages, BTB grafts are preferable for high performance athletes.
    Type of material - conference contribution ; adult, serious
    Publish date - 2007
    Language - english
    COBISS.SI-ID - 2766399