Quad tendon bone grafts can provide
- Direct bone-to-bone integration of the graft, similar to BTB grafts
- Predictable, larger graft diameter1,2,3
The REGENESORB quad tendon-bone (QT-B) technique uses the innovative, open-architecture BIOSURE◊
REGENESORB Interference Screw for bone ingrowth across the screw*4 with a quadriceps tendon bone graft which provides a lower risk of anterior knee pain1,5,6 and predictable, larger graft diameter1,2,3 as compared to bone-tendon-bone and BTB or hamstring grafts, respectively.
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* As demonstrated in vivo
References
1. Buerba RA, Boden SA, Lesniak B. Graft Selection in Contemporary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews. 2021;5(10).
2. Todor A, Nistor DV, Caterev S. Clinical outcomes after ACL reconstruction with free quadriceps tendon autograft versus hamstring tendons autograft. A retrospective study with a minimal follow-up two years. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2019;53(3):180-183. doi:10.1016/j.aott.2019.03.004
3. Runer A, Csapo R, Hepperger C, Herbort M, Hoser C, Fink C. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions With Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Result in Lower Graft Rupture Rates but Similar Patient-Reported Outcomes as Compared With Hamstring Tendon Autograft: A Comparison of 875 Patients. AJSM. 2020;48(9).
4. Smith+Nephew 2015. BIOSURE◊ REGENESORB◊ ovine ACL implantation study NCS250.
5. Lund, Bent et al. “Is Quadriceps Tendon a Better Graft Choice Than Patellar Tendon? A Prospective Randomized Study.” Arthroscopy 2014; 30(5): 593-598.
6. Malinowski K, Paszkowski J, Mostowy M, Goralczyk A, Laprade RF, Hermanowicz K. Quadriceps Tendon-Bone Full-Thickness Autograft: Reproducible and Easy Harvesting Technique Using Simple Surgical Tools. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2021;10(4).