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Quadriceps Tendon Allograft for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With and Without a Bone Block

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Graft options for posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction include both autografts and allografts, with hamstring autografts and Achilles tendon allografts being the most common options. Although not as utilized, quadriceps tendon allografts have advantages similar to those that have driven the use of quadriceps autografts in knee reconstruction, such as favorable biomechanical properties and increased cross-sectional area. This article describes the use of quadriceps tendon allograft with bone block and without bone block for posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Surgical techniques, fixation methods, and clinical indications of each graft are discussed, as well as the pearls and pitfalls of each technique.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1002/atn2.70029

Authors: Caleb Berta, Aqeel Nizar, Elizabeth Powell, Rucker Staggers, Brian Gilmer, Amit Momaya

Institutions: University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno, Mammoth Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975