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However, recent studies endorse the peroneus longus tendon (PLT) autograft as a viable alternative. To evaluate this, we systematically reviewed randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the efficacy of PLT against HT autografts. Our search encompassed Cochrane, Embase, OVID, PubMed, and Scopus databases for RCTs comparing outcomes of PLT and HT autografts in ACL reconstruction. Primary outcomes included Lysholm and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC)\u00a0scores, while secondary outcomes involved American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)\u00a0scores, graft diameters and donor-site complications. Statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4 (Cochrane Collaboration) and heterogeneity was assessed with I<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup> statistics. 683 patients from 6 RCTs were included, with 338 (49.5%) patients treated with PLT autografts. Follow-up ranged from 12 to 30\u00a0months. Despite lower preoperative Lysholm scores in the PLT group, no significant differences were observed at 6 and 12\u00a0months. Although preoperative and 6-month IKDC scores were lower in the PLT group, no significant differences were found at 12 and 24\u00a0months. AOFAS scores showed no significant preoperative difference, but slightly lower scores were noted in the PLT group at 12 or 24\u00a0months. There was no significant difference in graft diameter, while donor-site complications were fewer in the PLT group. 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