Date of Award

8-14-2020

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

MS in Physician Assistant Studies (PA)

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

First Advisor

Eric Van Hecke

Abstract

Current literature surrounding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction outlines four primary classes of grafts used to replace the existing ACL. These classes include bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) autografts, hamstring tendon (HT) autographs, allografts and synthetic grafts. Research has been conducted on each of these primary ACL reconstruction strategies and through this research we are looking to answer the question on which of these classes of ACL grafts in turn leads to the most improved long-term knee stability. In addition to analyzing these classes of grafts we will also inspect options along the non-surgical route to ACL repair, a more conservative approach, and its impact on knee stability in the long-term. Many studies have been conducted with a short-term follow up in their design. It is our goal to determine which ACL reconstruction graft option leads to the best long-term outcome for patients, as well as outlining pros and cons to each graft choice to help guide patients to the choice of the best ACL graft for them.

Identifier

SC 11.PAS.2020.Lanoue.P

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