Vascularised patellar tendon graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Clinical results of 13 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions by use of vascularised patellar tendon graft are presented. In all patients improvement was achieved resulting in good results in 62% cases (according to Lysholm score). Technical merits, fate of the graft and rehabilitation program are discussed. Described operation is recommended as the procedure of choice for the symptomatic anterior cruciate-deficient knee.