Femoral tunnel length does not impact outcomes following ACL reconstruction using a single‐bundle quadriceps tendon autograft: A systematic review
Tess Bracken,
Alexandre Veilleux,
Hassaan Abdel Khalik
et al.
Abstract:PurposeTo determine whether femoral tunnel length (FTL) affects clinical or functional outcomes following primary Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with single‐bundle quadriceps tendon autograft, both with and without a patellar bone block.MethodsAn electronic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases was carried out via OVID. Data pertaining to study characteristics, patient demographics, surgical techniques, femoral tunnel length, and subjective/objective clinical outcomes was abstract… Show more
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