June 19, 2026 · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1177/23259671261451830

Midterm Quadriceps Strength Outcomes of Revision ACL Reconstructions Comparing Ipsilateral Extensor Mechanism Autografts and Hamstring Tendon Autografts

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The authors aimed to investigate how the choice of ipsilateral autograft for revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions (ACLR) affects quadriceps strength symmetry recovery at six months post-surgery. Their findings indicate that patients receiving a hamstring tendon autograft exhibited significantly better quadriceps limb symmetry index (Q-LSI) compared to those receiving extensor mechanism autografts, suggesting that the type of graft used in revision ACLR plays a crucial role in strength recovery.

Pedro Zavala, Garrett G Eggleston, Nicole A Greufe, Jill K Monson, Braidy S Solie, Robert F LaPrade

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