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Comparing two methods of graft tensioning in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

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August 2017

Comparing two methods of graft tensioning in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

Vol: 6| Issue: 8| Number:33| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

A prospective randomized trial evaluating two different tensioning techniques for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

Knee. 2016 Oct;23(5):826-9

Contributing Authors:
X Liu H Kang F Wang J Cao G Ji

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53 patients scheduled for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction were randomized to a self-balancing technique for graft tensioning, or to graft tensioning under a direct arthroscopic view. Patients were assessed over a 2-year follow-up for patellar stability on clinical examination and patient-reported functional measures. The results of this trial demonstrated no significant differences b...

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