Hamstring Tendon ACL Autograft
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Hamstring Tendon ACL Autograft
A Hamstring Tendon ACL autograft is exactly what it sounds like… The new ACL is created by using your hamstring tendon.
Advantages:
- A little less painful than the patellar method.
- Can be used in younger patients who have open growth plates.
Disadvantages:
- Surgery with this method can be a little bit longer. The method of harvesting the hamstring is tricky.
- Considered slightly weaker than the patellar method.
- You probaby won’t want to use this method if you’ve had problems with hamstring tears.
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I am now 16 months post ACL Surgery and am still experiencing clicking/cracking sounds in the knee as well as discomfort. The ligament is still healing and far from being 100%. I’m going to the gym again and working on quads, running and other leg excercises.
Is there a pivotal point where I should expect a change?