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Complications and Pitfalls in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft

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Bone—patellar tendon—bone autograft (BPTB) has served as the gold standard for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Although alternate graft options have recently gained popularity, BPTB autograft is by far the most common technique employed for ACL reconstruction.1 With an estimated 150,000 ACL reconstructions performed annually, this graft choice may account for up to 80% of all such procedures. With follow-up studies evaluating patients for up to 10 years, the complication profile of this technique has been well documented. While the overall serious complication rate is low, there are potential risks that the orthopedic surgeon must be cognizant of in order to minimize their occurrence and optimize patient outcome.

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Higgins, L.D., Clatworthy, M., Harner, C.D. (2001). Complications and Pitfalls in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft. In: Malek, M.M. (eds) Knee Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87202-0_9

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