Is There a Difference in Graft Motion for Bone-Tendon-Bone and Hamstring Autograft ACL Reconstruction at 6 Weeks and 1 Year?

Conclusion:
During walking and stair descent, ACL reconstruction using suspensory fixation yielded no difference between graft types in femoral or tibial tunnel motion at 6 weeks or 1 year. All subjects were asymptomatic with knee kinematics similar to that of the literature. The significance of persistent, small (1 to 3 mm) movements at 1 year for healing or graft performance is unknown.

Clinical Relevance:
These study results may have significant implications for graft choice, rehabilitation strategies, and timing for return to sports.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - September 29, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Irvine, J. N., Arner, J. W., Thorhauer, E., Abebe, E. S., DAuria, J., Schreiber, V. M., Harner, C. D., Tashman, S. Tags: Knee ligaments, ACL Source Type: research