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When Does Quadriceps ACL Graft Mature?

MRI data show quadriceps ACL graft signal normalizes by 12 months.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • January 14, 2026

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    Quadriceps tendon autografts show elevated MRI signal intensity at 3 and 6 months post-ACL reconstruction, normalizing by 12 months.

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    The study involved 19 young amateur athletes aged 13 to 19 who underwent primary all-inside QT autograft reconstruction.

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    MRI scans were performed at four time points: pre-surgery, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months postoperatively.

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    Significant differences in signal intensity were noted in the proximal regions of the graft during early healing.

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    Limitations include a small sample size, lack of histologic validation, and absence of clinical outcome assessments.

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When Does Quadriceps ACL Graft Mature?

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • January 14, 2026

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