AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Hamstring Autograft for ACL Reconstruction: When I Use it to Harvest Tips (5 video/5 talk)

Hamstring Autograft for ACL Reconstruction: When I Use it to Harvest Tips (5 video/5 talk)

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. John Bergfeld discusses the use of hamstring autograft for ACL reconstruction. He explains the benefits of using hamstring grafts, including similar rupture rates to other graft options, limited donor site mobility, decreased anterior kneeling pain, and early progression off crutches. Dr. Bergfeld also discusses the importance of graft size and how using a five-strand graft can increase predictability and decrease re-tear rates. He then goes on to discuss which patients are ideal candidates for hamstring grafts based on their sports and lifestyles, as well as patients to be cautious with. The video includes a demonstration of the surgical technique for harvesting and preparing the graft, as well as tunnel placement and fixation. Dr. Bergfeld also highlights potential complications and provides tips on how to avoid them. The video concludes with references cited.

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Geoffrey Baer, MD, PhD

Keywords

hamstring autograft

ACL reconstruction

graft options

donor site mobility

anterior kneeling pain