The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

How to Avoid Common Complications in Hamstrings Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Practical Guide - Letter to Editor

Document Type : LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Authors
Yi-Yen Tsai 1
Zhi-Hong Zheng 2
1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Defense Medical Center, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
2 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Defense Medical Center, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan 2 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hualien Armed Forces General Hospital, Taiwan 3 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital Songshan branch, Taiwan
10.22038/abjs.2023.75674.3502
Abstract
We read with great interest the article “How to Avoid Common Complications in Hamstrings Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Practical Guide” by Familiari, F. et al. We have read with great interest the article detailing various surgical techniques, particularly the section on hamstring harvest. However, after a thorough review of the article, we believe that there are some crucial details within the "hamstring harvest" section that require further clarification to enhance the understanding of readers and to prevent potential pitfalls during this surgical procedure.
Keywords
ACL
ACLR
Complication
Hamstring harvest
Hamstring
Knee
Subjects
  1. Familiari F, Palco M, Russo R, LaPrade RF, Simonetta R. How to Avoid Common Complications in Hamstrings Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Practical Guide. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2023; 11(7):458-464. doi: 10.22038/ABJS.2023.70676.3310.
  2. Yeh WL, Chen JM, Liu CH, Tsai PJ, Higashiyama R, Takaso M. Endoscopic Harvest of Autogenous Gracilis and Semitendinosus Tendons. Arthrosc Tech. 2018; 7(10):e1019-e1024. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.06.007.
  3. Familiari F, Palco M, Russo R, LaPrade RF, Simonetta R. How to Avoid Common Complications in Hamstrings Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Practical Guide. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2023; 11(7):458-464. doi: 10.22038/ABJS.2023.70676.3310.
  4. Yeh WL, Chen JM, Liu CH, Tsai PJ, Higashiyama R, Takaso M. Endoscopic Harvest of Autogenous Gracilis and Semitendinosus Tendons. Arthrosc Tech. 2018; 7(10):e1019-e1024. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.06.007.
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 12, Issue 2
February 2024
Pages 148-148

  • Receive Date 22 October 2023
  • Revise Date 27 December 2023
  • Accept Date 13 December 2023