Which graft is better for ACL surgery patellar tendon or hamstring graft and what are the advantages of the patellar graft over the hamstring one

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Patellar grafts offer better stability for athletes but may cause more anterior knee pain than hamstring grafts.

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