Abstract

Preoperative estimation of graft parameters can be useful while using hamstring grafts in ACL reconstruction surgeries. This may be important during per operative execution of the planning. Anthropometric parameters may be an easy way to predict the length and diameter of hamstring tendons. A prospective study was conducted to find the correlation between different anthropometric parameters of the patients on the length and diameter of the graft. Methods: In this study, we predict the length of the Hamstring graft pre-operatively by using Anthropometric parameters like age, sex, height, BMI, thigh circumference, and thigh length in ACL deficient patients undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery. A total of 30 patients were studied for an average duration of 9 months in the post-operative period through regular follow-up visits. The pre-operative and post operative Lysholm scores and IKDC scores were used to assess the functional outcome of this technique.

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