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Similar clinical outcome with soft-tissue fixation and interference screw fixation in MPFL-R
May 2019
Similar clinical outcome with soft-tissue fixation and interference screw fixation in MPFL-R
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
No Difference in Outcome Between Femoral Soft-Tissue and Screw Graft Fixation for Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Arthroscopy. 2019 Apr;35(4):1130-1137.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with recurrent patellar instability were randomized to receive a medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with either interference screw fixation or soft tissue fixation around the adductor tendon insertion. Outcomes of interest included the Kujala knee score, pain at rest and during activity, Knee Injury Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) sub-scales, Tegner activity level, tende...
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