Editorial Commentary: Autograft Beats Allograft for Most Knee Ligament Surgery

Knee ligament reconstruction can be performed with autograft or allograft. The use of an has been shown to improve outcomes in primary anterior cruciate for young, active patients, and also revision surgery. A systematic review posterior showed no difference between allograft tissue. There is a paucity data comparing versus fibular collateral posterolateral corner reconstructions, alone combined other Allograft advantages include donor site morbidity reduced operative time. Disadvantages increased cost higher failure rates younger patients. Autograft tissue should considered younger, patients whenever possible.