Which ACL graft gets footballers back on the field faster?
NCT ID NCT06167343
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 54 young male football players who had ACL surgery using either a quadriceps tendon graft or a semitendinosus tendon graft. The goal was to see which method leads to better leg strength and a higher rate of returning to sports within two years. The results help doctors choose the best surgical option for active athletes.
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Faculty of Health Sciences
Granada, 18071, Spain
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