… In this study, we hypothesized that graft pretensioning in ACL reconstruction creates … was
that pretensioning a 4-strand hybrid ST and PET transplant in an ACL reconstruction technique …

… to soft tissue grafts during ACL reconstruction. The authors hypothesized that pretensioning
is insufficient to eliminate the viscoelastic creep associated with soft tissue tendon grafts. …

… for "loosening" of the graft over time, pretensioning of bone-patellar tendon-bone (B-PT-B) …
-PT-B graft for ACL reconstruction. This study consistently showed significant graft length in- …

… Studies without implications for ACL reconstruction were also excluded as the primary focus
… pretensioning and preconditioning protocols utilized for soft tissue ACL reconstruction. …

… human autologous graft elongation after pre-tensioning. The … of the graft elongated greater
after pre-tensioning, the tendon … of the graft would elongate greater compared to the tendon …

… Pre-tensioning the graft may prevent ligament lengthening, … semitendinosus/gracilis grafts
showed that pre-tensioning with 50 … demonstrated in BPTB grafts intraoperatively with similar …

… of tension to apply during ACL reconstruction using hamstring–polyester graft sources. For
ACL reconstruction using semitendinosus–gracilis or patellar tendon graft sources, there is …

… different commonly used pretension techniques for ACL reconstruction and aimed to … graft
pretension forces before final fixation provided the least instability after ACL reconstruction. …

… direct control of the surgeon in ACL reconstruction is graft pretension at the time of fixation.[1…
noted an effect of ACL graft pretension, particularly with high pretension, on the articular …

… With respect to all study findings and to restore a physiological PFCP, we recommend using
the anatomical footprints for MPFL reconstruction and a moderate graft pretensioning of 2-…