Presenter(s)

Evan Cianci, Merrick Hirt, Allison Johnson, Kathryn Piech, Brendan Ware

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9:00-10:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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Description

Introduction: Our research topic is about the evolution of different grafts in the sports medicine world and which is more beneficial for an individual with an ACL injury. According to the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, the ACL reconstruction re-revision rate was 2.2 times greater for allograft compared to autograft procedures (Nissen et. al, 2018). This shows that those who undergo an allograft surgery are more likely to need follow-up work which could be important when deciding which graft to pursue. We looked at different surgical techniques, different types of grafts, recovery time and most effective recovery, chances of reinjury/failure of grafts, investigated the movement patterns that predispose athletes to ACL injuries, how physical or mental fatigue alters biomechanics and increases susceptibility, and genetic predispositions to ligament laxity and ACL injury to determine this. Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine which graft will have the most strength and longevity following ACL reconstruction surgery. The research will focus on the use of autografts and allografts during ACL reconstruction in college-aged males and females. ACL reconstruction recovery is a long process and more research can ultimately lead to better outcomes for the individual.Methods: Most of our data came from empirical articles. We will also interview several University of Dayton students on campus who have had their ACLs repaired and compare their experiences with ones from the empirical articles we studied. Questions will be asked about which graft they had done and how long their recovery was. Discussions/conclusions: While this study is still under investigation, it aims to show the relationship between recovery and the type of graft used during ACL reconstruction surgery. The research will help teach individuals about the advantages and disadvantages of both graft options, which allows for more informed decisions.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Course Project - HSS 428 M2

Primary Advisor

Daniel F. Yang

Primary Advisor's Department

Health and Sport Science

Keywords

Stander Symposium, School of Education and Health Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Community

Comparative Analysis of Graft Strength and Longevity in ACL Reconstruction: Evaluating Allografts and Autografts

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