Isokinetic evaluation of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: quadriceps tendon versus patellar tendon.

Fabio Pigozzi, Valter Di Salvo, Attilio Parisi, Arrigo Giombini, F. Fagnani, W Magini, Francesco Franceschi, E. Denaro

PubMed · 2004 · 34 citations · 0 references

Abstract

The strength deficit found in the subjects operated with quadriceps tendon were statistically lower in comparison to that verified in the patellar tendon group. A good recovery in thigh strength after 6 months in patients operated with quadriceps tendon could encourage the use of this kind of graft in order to achieve an easier rehabilitation and a faster release of the patient to daily and sports activity.