MRI Accurately Predicts Quadrupled Semitendinosus Autograft Size Using Posterior Hamstring Harvest for ACL Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To determine the effectiveness of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements of the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the semitendinosus tendon in predicting the intraoperative quadrupled semitendinosus graft diameter of a posteriorly harvested hamstring autograft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Methods

A retrospective review of patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with autograft using a posterior hamstring harvest was performed. Patient demographics and operative reports were reviewed, and measurements of the CSA of the semitendinosus on MRI were performed. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the predictors for graft diameter. A P value < .05 was considered statistically significant. Interrater and intrarater r

SUBMITTER: Henkelman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11065659 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature