There are various methods concerning the ACL reconstruction. We have tried the autogenous free graft in ACL reconstruction in forty subjects. The substitutes were as follows: thirty-seven cases were patellar ligament augumented by retinaculum, and three cases were iliotibial band augumented by retinaculum.
The mean follow-up period was twenty-eight months. The average age at surgery was twenty-three years and seven months. Thirty-two cases were old and light cases were fresh. They were evaluated by roentgenograms, ligament injury criteria and manual examinations. The results were satisfactory.
