The Posteromedial Approach for Harvesting Hamstring Autografts Results in Fewer Incidents of Saphenous Nerve Injury Compared to the Conventional Anteromedial Approach: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Napatpong Thamrongskulsiri Danaithep Limskul Thanathep Tanpowpong Somsak Kuptniratsaikul Thun Itthipanichpong

Published in: Clinics in orthopedic surgery (2024)

The anteromedial hamstring harvest showed greater saphenous nerve injury and longer operative times compared to the posteromedial approach, along with a longer graft. However, no significant differences were observed in the range of motion, flexion contracture, graft harvest, infection, or patient outcomes.

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