Prediction of semitendinosus and gracilis autograft sizes for ACL reconstruction

Beyzadeoglu T., AKGÜN U., Tasdelen N., Karahan M.

KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, vol.20, no.7, pp.1293-1297, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00167-011-1770-z
  • Journal Name: KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1293-1297
  • Keywords: Hamstring graft sizes, Magnetic resonance image, Prediction, ACL, Anterior crutiate ligament, ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT, CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA, GRAFT SIZE, FOLLOW-UP, TENDON, DIAMETER
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to predict the hamstring graft sizes prior to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in adults by using preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).