AJSM-The Effect of Initial Graft Tension After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial With 36-Month Follow-up. AJSM, January 2013

Summary: Dr. Braden C. Fleming discusses his article from the January 2013 issue of AJSM, ""The Effect of Initial Graft Tension After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial With 36-Month Follow-up.""The initial graft tension applied at the time of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction alters joint contact and may influence cartilage health. The objective was to compare outcomes between 2 commonly used “laxity-based” initial graft tension protocols."