Eur J Orthop Surg Tr
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Jul 2020
ReviewGraft choice for isolated MPFL reconstruction: gracilis versus semitendinosus.
After the first patellar dislocation, most patients report damage of the medio-patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) and surgical reconstruction is required. The purpose of this study is to systematically review current evidence and to clarify the role of the gracilis and semitendinosus tendons as graft for isolated MPFL reconstruction. ⋯ Isolated MPFL reconstruction through semitendinosus tendon graft performed better than the gracilis in selected patients suffering from recurrent patellofemoral instability.