Knee surgery showdown: which graft wins for ACL tears?
NCT ID NCT03073083
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at 439 active patients who had ACL knee surgery to find out which tendon graft—patella, hamstrings, or quadriceps—works best. The goal was to see which graft leads to fewer failures and better knee function two years after surgery. Results were analyzed to help guide future treatment choices.
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Locations
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Martini Hospital Groningen
Groningen, 9728 NT, Netherlands
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OCON
Hengelo, Netherlands
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