To evaluate patient-reported outcomes, including specific metrics such as Lysholm knee score and Tegner activity level, graft failure, quadriceps rupture, and sports preference after ACL reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft in patients over 50.
Key Findings:
Patients reported satisfactory outcomes with QT autograft after 2 years, with specific metrics indicating improvement.
Low incidence of graft failure and quadriceps tendon rupture.
Patients were able to return to pre-injury sports activities.
Interpretation:
QT autograft is a viable option for ACL reconstruction in older patients, providing satisfactory functional outcomes and a low complication rate.
Limitations:
Small sample size may limit generalizability; further studies with larger cohorts are needed to validate findings.
Lack of randomized control group for comparison.
Conclusion:
Quadriceps tendon autograft is a promising graft choice for ACL reconstruction in patients over 50, with favorable outcomes and minimal complications, supporting its use in this demographic.
