Abstract: Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a leading cause of knee instability, particularly in young, active individuals. Untreated ACL tears can lead to meniscal injuries and early osteoarthritis. The bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) autograft with press-fit fixation and tractopexy is a hardware-free technique gaining attention for its potential to improve outcomes. However, limited data exist on its functional efficacy. Objective: To evaluate the.....
Keywords: ACL reconstruction, bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft, press-fit fixation, tractopexy, IKDC score, knee stability