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Can a gracilis tendon be used by itself for a acl reconstruction?

I had aclr.
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15695260 tn?1549593113
Have you consulted again with your doctor?  Decided on what type of surgery, which choice of graft to do?  
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15695260 tn?1549593113
Hello and welcome to the forum.  I would imagine your doctor will make the best choice in what to use for your ACL reconstruction but the gracilis tendons are often used for grafts. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3435898/  This article discusses different graft choices. When is your surgery scheduled for?

Here is general information on the ACL reconstruction surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/acl-reconstruction/about/pac-20384598

What precipitated the need for the surgery?  Did you have a sports injury?
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