Analysis of the Biomechanical Behavior of an Animal Model of Triple Hamstring Graft Configuration for Combined ACL and ALL Reconstruction with a Single Femoral Tunnel and a Single Strand for ALL Reconstruction
Maria Luzete Costa Cavalcante, Renata Clazzer, Camilo Partezani Helito, Rodrigo Nogueira de Codes, Lana Lacerda de Lima, Diego Ariel de Lima

TL;DR
This study tests a new hamstring graft configuration for knee ligament reconstruction in a pig model, finding it biomechanically viable.
Contribution
A novel triple-braided hamstring graft configuration for combined ACL and ALL reconstruction is proposed and biomechanically validated.
Findings
Braided triple grafts showed similar peak forces to quadruple grafts.
Braiding increased graft diameter by 9% to 14% and caused 4% to 8% shortening.
The triple-braided configuration is biomechanically viable for clinical use.
Abstract
Objective To describe and biomechanically test a configuration, in an animal model that simulates the triple hamstring graft for combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction, with a single femoral tunnel and a single strand for ALL reconstruction. Methods Deep flexor porcine tendons were used as the graft and fixed with titanium interference screws in a polyurethane block. The samples were divided into 3 groups: group 1 (control) – with a quadruple graft; group 2–with a simple triple graft; and group 3–with a braided triple graft. The tests were conducted using an EMIC DL 10000 (Instron Brasil Equipamentos Científicos Ltda., São José dos Pinhais, PR, Brazil) electromechanical universal testing machine. Results The samples in groups 1, 2, and 3 obtained mean peak forces of 816.28 ± 78.78 N, 506.95 ± 151.30 N, and 723.16 ± 316.15 N,…
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TopicsKnee injuries and reconstruction techniques · Sports injuries and prevention · Bone fractures and treatments
