ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure to make a new ligament for someone who has sustained an ACL tear. Once an individual has decided to have surgery, they will need to decide how the surgery will be performed. The most common question patients face is: which type of ACL graft should they choose?

The ACL graft is the type of tissue used to make a new ligament. ACL reconstruction can be done with several different graft choices. These most common options include patellar tendon, hamstring tendon, and donor tissue . Each of these choices has advantages and disadvantages. In your initial evaluation our surgeon will explaing to you in detailed to see what is the best option for you.