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Y-graft yields better clinical outcomes than the C-graft technique in MPFL reconstruction
August 2013
Y-graft yields better clinical outcomes than the C-graft technique in MPFL reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of 2 different techniques for anatomic reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament: a prospective randomized study
Am J Sports Med. 2013 May;41(5):1013-21. doi: 10.1177/0363546513480468. Epub 2013 Mar 22Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients with symptomatic chronic patellar dislocations or instability were randomized to undergo medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFL) using either the C-graft technique or the Y-graft technique to observe differences in clinical outcomes at a 2-year follow-up. Results indicated that Lysholm and Kujala scores were significantly better in the Y-graft group compared to the C-graft...
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