Anterior Cruciate Ligament Autograft Reconstruction Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Critically Appraised Topic

Authors

• Klevione D. Brown, Ohio Wesleyan UniversityFollow
• River A. Hamilton, Ohio Wesleyan University
• Elizabeth A. Starns, Ohio Wesleyan University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.12.01.09

Abstract

CLINICAL SCENARIO Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most common serious knee injuries seen in high school and college-aged athletes.¹ Many athletes opt for surgical reconstruction because ACL injuries often result in knee instability and impair their ability to return to play in their sport.² There are three primary types of autografts used in reconstruction: bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB), hamstring tendon (HT), and quadriceps tendon (QT) autografts.³ It is important to determine if a graft type has better return-to-play outcomes for adolescent and young adult athletes.

Recommended Citation

Brown, Klevione D.; Hamilton, River A.; and Starns, Elizabeth A. (2026) "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Autograft Reconstruction Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Critically Appraised Topic," Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.12.01.09
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jsmahs/vol12/iss1/9

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