Hamstring tendon grafts for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: biomechanical evaluation of the use of multiple strands and tensioning techniques.

L. Hamner, D.; H. Brown, Charles; Steiner, M.; Hecker, A.; Hayes, W.

doi:10.2106/00004623-199904000-00013

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Hamstring tendon grafts for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: biomechanical evaluation of the use of multiple strands and tensioning techniques.

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Authors:

Hamner DL

Brown CH Jr

Steiner ME

Abstract

Background Our hypothesis that multiple, equally tensioned strands of hamstring graft used for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament are stronger and stiffer than ten-millimeter patellar ligament grafts was tested biomechanically with use of tendons from cadavera.Methods In the first part...

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