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The gross morphologies of the grafts were evaluated on second\u2010look arthroscopy by use of the full arthroscopic score (0 to 4 points) to evaluate graft thickness and apparent tension (0 to 2 points) plus synovial coverage (0 to 2 points). At the same time, biopsy specimens were harvested uniformly from the grafted tendons. In these specimens the histologic transformation of the tendon graft to ACL\u2010like tissue was evaluated by use of the Ligament Tissue Maturity Index, and a score to assess the progression of new connective tissue enveloping the graft was created by use of 3 criteria previously used to characterize changes during ligament healing: cellularity, vascularity, and collagen properties.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The overall arthroscopic evaluation of PRGF\u2010treated grafts showed an excellent rating in 57.1% of the knees (score of 4) and a fair rating in 42.9% (score of 2 or 3). In contrast, evaluation of untreated grafts showed an excellent rating in 33.3% of the knees, a fair rating in 46.7%, and a poor rating in 20% (score of 0 or 1). Overall, arthroscopic evaluations were not statistically different between PRGF and control groups (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = .051). PRGF treatment influenced the histologic characteristics of the tendon graft, resulting in tissue that was more mature than in controls (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = .024). Histologically evident newly formed connective tissue enveloping the graft was present in 77.3% of PRGF\u2010treated grafts and 40% of controls. The appearance of the connective tissue envelope changed with increasing time from surgery. On the basis of the histologic findings, we suggest that the remodeling of PRGF\u2010treated grafts involves the formation of synovial\u2010like tissue enveloping the graft. This tissue is eventually integrated in the remodeled tendon graft, conferring a similar appearance to the normal ACL.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The use of PRGF influenced the histologic characteristics of tendon grafts, resulting in more remodeling compared with untreated grafts. 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