A new technique for harvesting the patella tendon in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Orthopedics. 1990 Feb;13(2):165-7. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-19900201-05.

Abstract

A new technique for harvesting the patella tendon for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is described. A circular oscillating saw is used to harvest the bone plugs. We feel that this technique offers reproducibility that is difficult to obtain with more conventional methods of graft harvesting.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Ligaments / surgery*
  • Patella / injuries
  • Patella / surgery*
  • Tendons / transplantation*
  • Transplantation, Autologous