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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins
Cadaver replacements are far less common than grafts from the hamstring or patellar tendon of the patient, especially athletes.
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That's interesting. I know quite a few guys that have had ACL surgery and all have had replacements, not grafts.
A cursory Google search shows that grafts are dangerous, especially for young athletes, with graft failure at 55% for under 25 athletes.
Very interesting indeed.